CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
4,243 km
2,636 miles
RTP
Rutland Plains Airport
Australia
Distance
4,243 km
2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RTP
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Rutland Plains Airport
IATA Code CHC RTP
ICAO Code NZCH YRTP
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 123 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -15.640000, 141.840000

Christchurch (CHC) to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) in Rutland Plains Airport, Australia is 4,243 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 10:20 in Christchurch, it's 07:20 in Rutland Plains Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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