AKL to RAR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is 3,014 km (1,873 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (RAR to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Avarua?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is 3,014 km (1,873 mi, 1,627 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to RAR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RAR is roughly northeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to RAR route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-RAR in IATA codes and NZAA-NCRG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Rarotonga International Airport is RAR (NCRG).
| AKL | RAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Rarotonga International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NCRG |
| Country | New Zealand | Cook Islands |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 19 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #763 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 4 ft (1 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to RAR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Avarua?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) are 3,014 km (1,873 mi, 1,627 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to RAR?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and RAR takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RAR from AKL?
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) lies roughly northeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to RAR?
1 airline appear on the AKL-RAR route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand.
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