# Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

> 2,735 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,735 km / 1,699 mi / 1,477 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 274° (west)
- **Return heading**: 111° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (Australia)
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 12:01 in Melbourne, it's 10:01 in Rottnest Island Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 422 ft (RTS is lower than MEL)

## Airports

### [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO: YMML
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates: -37.670000, 144.840000
- Elevation: 434 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:01 in Melbourne, it's 10:01 in Rottnest Island Airport.

## Related

- [Melbourne International Airport (MEL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mel-melbourne-melbourne-international-airport/1ef266e0-1368-61f8-bfbc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rts-rottnest-island-airport/1ef266e0-1868-6072-9cdc-06bb2780ed98)
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