# Distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

> 15,603 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,603 km / 9,695 mi / 8,425 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 259° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 75° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +15h (When it's 10:02 in Phoenix, it's 01:02 in Rottnest Island Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,123 ft (RTS is lower than PHX)

## Airports

### [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phoenix, United States
- ICAO: KPHX
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Coordinates: 33.430000, -112.010000
- Elevation: 1,135 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 an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:02 in Phoenix, it's 01:02 in Rottnest Island Airport.
With a 15-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rts-rottnest-island-airport/1ef266e0-1868-6072-9cdc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)