Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, RAR - LGW Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 10094 miles or 16244 kilometers or 8765 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and London takes around 23 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom is 23 hours 12 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 - LGW

Kilometers		16244 km
Statute Miles		10094 miles
Nautical Miles		8765 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 12 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to London Gatwick Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to LGW Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - LGW

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and London (United Kingdom) is 10 Hours.
London time is 10 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-01-29, 02:20:40 -10
London (United Kingdom)	2026-01-29, 12:20:40 GMT

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom