# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP)

> 4,243 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,243 km / 2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 143° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 19:08 in Rutland Plains Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 108 ft (RTP is lower than CHC)

## Airports

### [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Christchurch, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZCH
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.490000, 172.530000
- Elevation: 123 ft

### [Rutland Plains Airport (RTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtp-rutland-plains-airport/1ef266e0-1875-6588-8483-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rutland Plains Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YRTP
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -15.640000, 141.840000
- Elevation: 15 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:08 in Christchurch, it's 19:08 in Rutland Plains Airport.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rutland Plains Airport (RTP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtp-rutland-plains-airport/1ef266e0-1875-6588-8483-06bb2780ed98)
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