Rarotonga International Airport
Avarua · Cook IslandsICAO NCRG
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is an airport serving Avarua, Cook Islands, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 12' 9.7" S, 159° 48' 21.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Rarotonga (GMT-10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from RAR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,873 mi | 4h 13m | medium-haul | 470 kg | View |
| AIT | Aitutaki, Cook Islands | 163 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 67 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 4,670 mi | 9h 41m | long-haul | 1127 kg | View |
| PPT | Papeete, French Polynesia | 711 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 292 kg | View |
| AIU | Atiu Island, Cook Islands | 138 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 57 kg | View |
| MGS | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | 131 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
| MOI | Mitiaro Island, Cook Islands | 165 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 68 kg | View |
| MUK | Mauke Island, Cook Islands | 175 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 72 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 3,102 mi | 6h 42m | long-haul | 749 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at RAR
5 active airlines serving Rarotonga International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Rarotonga International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitutaki Airport | AIT | Aitutaki | Cook Islands | 263 km |
| Mangaia Island Airport | MGS | Mangaia Island | Cook Islands | 211 km |
| Enua Airport | AIU | Atiu Island | Cook Islands | 223 km |
| Mitiaro Island Airport | MOI | Mitiaro Island | Cook Islands | 266 km |
| Mauke Airport | MUK | Mauke Island | Cook Islands | 282 km |
Other Airports in Cook Islands
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 21° 12' 9.7" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 159° 48' 21.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -21.202700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -159.806000
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Rarotonga
- UTC Offset
- GMT-10
- Current Local Time
- 06:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 19 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
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