CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
678 km
421 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
678 km
421 mi / 366 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC ROT
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code CHC ROT
ICAO Code NZCH NZRO
City Christchurch Rotorua
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 123 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 678 kilometers (421 miles / 366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Christchurch, it's 09:38 in Rotorua.

The return flight from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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