CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
3,307 km
2,055 miles
RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
Distance
3,307 km
2,055 mi / 1,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC RTY
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Merty Merty Airport
IATA Code CHC RTY
ICAO Code NZCH YMYT
City Christchurch N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 123 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 -28.580000, 140.320000

Christchurch (CHC) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia is 3,307 kilometers (2,055 miles / 1,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 02:19 in Christchurch, it's 23:49 in Merty Merty Airport.

The return flight from Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 129° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Merty Merty Airport (RTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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