ALG
Algiers
Algeria
17,637 km
10,959 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
17,637 km
10,959 mi / 9,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
312°
northwest

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ALG RAR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code ALG RAR
ICAO Code DAAG NCRG
City Algiers Avarua
Country Algeria CK
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 82 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Algiers (ALG) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 17,637 kilometers (10,959 miles / 9,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Algiers, it's 19:12 in Avarua. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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