# Distance from Christchurch (CHC) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

> 5,068 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,068 km / 3,149 mi / 2,736 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 122° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 03:44 in Christchurch, it's 23:44 in Rottnest Island Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 111 ft (RTS 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

### [Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rts-rottnest-island-airport/1ef266e0-1868-6072-9cdc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rottnest Island Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YRTI
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -32.010000, 115.540000
- Elevation: 12 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 03:44 in Christchurch, it's 23:44 in Rottnest Island Airport.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Christchurch International Airport (CHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chc-christchurch-christchurch-international-airport/1ef266df-7661-64f4-a788-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rts-rottnest-island-airport/1ef266e0-1868-6072-9cdc-06bb2780ed98)
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