Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, RAR - BGW Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 10747 miles or 17296 kilometers or 9333 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Avarua ( Cook Islands ) to Baghdad ( Iraq )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Baghdad takes around 24 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq is 24 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RAR - BGW

Kilometers		17296 km
Statute Miles		10747 miles
Nautical Miles		9333 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 42 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base Flight Route Map - RAR to BGW Flight Path

Location of Rarotonga International Airport & Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Avarua to Baghdad nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and Baghdad, Iraq. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Baghdad, Iraq.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - BGW

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Baghdad (Iraq) is 13 Hours.
Baghdad time is 13 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-03-15, 05:49:14 -10
Baghdad (Iraq)	2026-03-15, 18:49:14 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR / NCRG) Avarua, Cook Islands

Destination

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW / ORBI) Baghdad, Iraq