Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport, RAR - THR Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is 10311 miles or 16593 kilometers or 8954 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 Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Tehran takes around 23 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 23 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 - THR

Kilometers		16593 km
Statute Miles		10311 miles
Nautical Miles		8954 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 42 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Mehrabad International Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to THR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - THR

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Tehran (Iran) is 13 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 13 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-10-26, 20:51:37 -10
Tehran (Iran)	2026-10-27, 10:21:37 +0330

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

Mehrabad International Airport (THR / OIII) Tehran, Iran