Avarua to Alofi flights
Alofi lies 1,086 km (675 mi) west of Avarua, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Avarua | Alofi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cook Islands | Niue |
| Population | 13,373 | 624 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-10 (Pacific/Rarotonga) | UTC-11 (Pacific/Niue) |
| Nearest large airport | RAR, 3 km out | IUE, 3 km out |
Clocks in Alofi are 1 h behind Avarua right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alofi
Crossing from Cook Islands into Niue: the dialling code becomes +683; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Avarua
Avarua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,638 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Alofi
Alofi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Niue International Airport (IUE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,660 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niue International Airport (regional) | IUE | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,660 ft | 209 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Alofi from Avarua?
1,086 km (675 mi) in a straight line, west of Avarua.
How long does it take to get from Avarua to Alofi by air?
About 2 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Avarua and Alofi?
Alofi is 1 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Niue against Pacific/Rarotonga).
Which airports are used for Avarua to Alofi flights?
Typically Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Niue International Airport (IUE).
What currency do I need in Alofi?
The Dollar (NZD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.