Distance From Rarotonga International Airport to Shannon Airport, RAR - SNN Distance

The distance from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 9768 miles or 15720 kilometers or 8483 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avarua and Shannon takes around 22 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport, Avarua, Cook Islands to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 22 hours 27 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 - SNN

Kilometers		15720 km
Statute Miles		9768 miles
Nautical Miles		8483 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 27 minutes

Rarotonga International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - RAR to SNN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avarua, Cook Islands and Shannon, Ireland. .

Nonstop flight route between Avarua, Cook Islands and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAR - SNN

Time difference between Avarua (Cook Islands) and Shannon (Ireland) is 11 Hours.
Shannon time is 11 Hours ahead of Avarua.

Location	Local Time
Avarua (Cook Islands)	2026-09-11, 19:58:34 -10
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-09-12, 06:58:34 IST

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland