What is the flight distance between NPL and RAR?

Distance between New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Rarotonga Airport (RAR) is 3171 kilometers or 1971 miles.

Distance From New Plymouth Airport to Rarotonga Airport (NPL - RAR Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from NPL to RAR?

Flight time from New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth, New Zealand to Rarotonga Airport, Rarotonga, Cook Islands is 3 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

Time difference between New Plymouth (New Zealand) and Rarotonga (Cook Islands) is 23 Hours. Rarotonga time is 23 Hours behind New Plymouth. It is currently 05:21 in New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and 06:21 in Rarotonga Airport (RAR).

The flight distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR) is 1971 miles. This is equivalent to 3171 kilometers or 1711 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

3171 kilometers is the distance from New Plymouth Airport, New Zealand to Rarotonga Airport, Cook Islands.

Flight Duration between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Estimated flight time from New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth, New Zealand to Rarotonga Airport, Rarotonga, Cook Islands is 3 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NPL - RAR

Time difference between New Plymouth (New Zealand) and Rarotonga (Cook Islands) is 23 Hours.
Current local time in New Plymouth is 2025-12-06, 05:21:27 NZDT and time in Rarotonga is 2025-12-05, 06:21:27 -10.
Rarotonga time is 23 Hours behind New Plymouth.

New Plymouth Airport to Rarotonga Airport Flight Route Map - NPL to RAR Flight Path

Location of New Plymouth Airport & Rarotonga Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

New Plymouth Airport
City:	New Plymouth
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NPL
ICAO Code:	NZNP
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 39° 0' 31'' Longitude: E 174° 10' 44.4''
Current time:	2025-12-06, 05:21:27 NZDT
Current weather:	New Plymouth Airport 15 day weather forecast

Rarotonga Airport
City:	Rarotonga
Country:	Cook Islands
IATA Code:	RAR
ICAO Code:	NCRG
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 21° 12' 9.7'' Longitude: W 159° 48' 21.6''
Current time:	2025-12-05, 06:21:27 -10
Current weather:	Rarotonga Airport 15 day weather forecast
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