# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Avarua (RAR)

> 17,220 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,220 km / 10,700 mi / 9,298 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 158° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 204° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → CK
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 00:44 in Kigali, it's 12:44 in Avarua)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,840 ft (RAR is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rar-avarua-rarotonga-international-airport/1ef266df-6e83-6fe8-8faf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Avarua, CK
- ICAO: NCRG
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -21.200000, -159.810000
- Elevation: 19 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:44 in Kigali, it's 12:44 in Avarua.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rar-avarua-rarotonga-international-airport/1ef266df-6e83-6fe8-8faf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)