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Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
Rarotonga International Airport is an international airport serving Avarua ((unassigned)), Cook Islands. Its IATA code is RAR and its ICAO code is NCRG. It has one runway, 2,328 m long.
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- ICAONCRG
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RAR
- ICAO code
- NCRG
- City
- Avarua
- Region / province
- (unassigned)
- Country / territory
- Cook Islands
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 21.2027° S, 159.8060° W
- Elevation
- 6 m (19 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Rarotonga (UTC-10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,328 m (7,638 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,328 m7,638 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,846 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,273 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,803 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.100 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 342.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Rarotonga International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Avarua through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Cook Islands
Rarotonga International Airport is the only airport in Cook Islands in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Rarotonga International Airport?
The IATA code of Rarotonga International Airport is RAR and its ICAO code is NCRG. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Rarotonga International Airport located?
Rarotonga International Airport is in Avarua, (unassigned), Cook Islands, at coordinates 21.2027° S, 159.8060° W and an elevation of 6 m (19 ft).
How far is Rarotonga International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Rarotonga International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,803 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,273 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,846 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 14 h.
How long is the runway at Rarotonga International Airport?
The longest runway at Rarotonga International Airport is 2,328 m (7,638 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Rarotonga International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.