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Flights between Auckland (AKL) and Avarua (RAR)

Auckland International Airport, New ZealandRarotonga International Airport, Cook Islands

A direct route between Auckland and Avarua appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Air New Zealand (NZ)
Distance
3,013 km
1,872 miles
Est. flight time
4h 16m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~23h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in New Zealand

Jan
22°
27/17
70mm
Feb
22°
27/17
85mm
Mar
21°
26/16
90mm
Apr
18°
23/13
100mm
May
15°
20/10
115mm
Jun
13°
18/8
135mm
Jul
12°
17/7
135mm
Aug
13°
18/8
115mm
Sep
15°
20/10
90mm
Oct
17°
22/12
100mm
Nov
19°
24/14
85mm
Dec
21°
26/16
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Cook Islands

Jan
26°
29/22
250mm
Feb
26°
29/23
210mm
Mar
26°
28/22
200mm
Apr
25°
28/22
170mm
May
24°
26/20
140mm
Jun
23°
25/19
110mm
Jul
22°
25/18
100mm
Aug
22°
24/18
110mm
Sep
23°
25/19
110mm
Oct
23°
26/20
120mm
Nov
24°
27/21
150mm
Dec
25°
28/22
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

New Zealand: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Auckland from Avarua?

Auckland (AKL) and Avarua (RAR) are around 3,013 km (1,872 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 16m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AKL–RAR route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air New Zealand. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Avarua?

Time difference ~ 23 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Cook Islands?

Across Cook Islands, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 26°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for New Zealand?

The UK FCDO currently rates New Zealand as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.