# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Raivavae Airport (RVV)

> 3,853 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,853 km / 2,394 mi / 2,080 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 79° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 239° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 11:10 in Auckland, it's 13:10 in Raivavae Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 16 ft (RVV is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Raivavae Airport (RVV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rvv-raivavae-airport/1ef266df-732d-6210-92e4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAV
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -23.890000, -147.660000
- Elevation: 7 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:10 in Auckland, it's 13:10 in Raivavae Airport.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Raivavae Airport (RVV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rvv-raivavae-airport/1ef266df-732d-6210-92e4-06bb2780ed98)
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