ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
2,300 km
1,429 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,300 km
1,429 mi / 1,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

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ROT SYD
Airport Name Rotorua Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ROT SYD
ICAO Code NZRO YSSY
City Rotorua Sydney
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 935 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -38.110000, 176.320000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rotorua (ROT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,300 kilometers (1,429 miles / 1,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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.

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 12:51 in Rotorua, it's 10:51 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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