Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Richmond International Airport, RAR - RIC Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 6709 miles or 10796 kilometers or 5826 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 Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Richmond takes around 15 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 15 hours 25 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 - RIC

Kilometers		10796 km
Statute Miles		6709 miles
Nautical Miles		5826 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 25 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - RIC

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Richmond (United States) is 6 Hours.
Richmond time is 6 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-09-11, 17:01:29 -10
Richmond (United States)	2026-09-11, 23:01:29 EDT

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

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States