AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,370 km
3,337 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
5,370 km
3,337 mi / 2,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL RTS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code AKL RTS
ICAO Code NZAA YRTI
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Auckland (AKL) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 5,370 kilometers (3,337 miles / 2,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Auckland, it's 10:56 in Rottnest Island Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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