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Flights from Rarotonga to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Rarotonga to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Brisbane, about 17h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 59m
RARSHAAKL

Rarotonga to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Rarotonga to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
RAR Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 59m
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RAR Brisbane (BNE) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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3
RAR Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,209 km6,340 miles
Journey time
17h 59mestimate
Time difference
+18hShanghai vs Rarotonga
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
RAR → PVG, SHA

Flights from Rarotonga to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rarotonga to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Rarotonga to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,209 km.
Where do you change planes between Rarotonga and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rarotonga and Shanghai?
Rarotonga: Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Rarotonga and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Rarotonga.

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