Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport, RAR - VLI Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is 2088 miles or 3359 kilometers or 1813 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 Port Vila ( Vanuatu )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Port Vila takes around 4 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu is 4 hours 47 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 - VLI

Kilometers		3359 km
Statute Miles		2088 miles
Nautical Miles		1813 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 47 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Bauerfield International Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to VLI Flight Path

Location of Rarotonga International Airport & Bauerfield International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Avarua to Port Vila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and Port Vila, Vanuatu. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - VLI

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Port Vila (Vanuatu) is 21 Hours.
Port Vila time is 21 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-01-28, 23:03:56 -10
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-01-29, 20:03:56 +11

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

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu