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Rotorua Regional Airport

Rotorua · New ZealandICAO NZRO

Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) is an airport serving Rotorua, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 38° 6' 33.1" S, 176° 19' 1.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).

Destinations
3
Airlines
1
Elevation ft
935/ 285m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details

IATA Code
ROT
ICAO Code
NZRO
City
Rotorua
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
935 ft
Local Time
05:39 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-38.1092°
Longitude:176.3170°

Popular Routes from ROT

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
AKLAuckland, New Zealand113 mi0h 43mshort-haul46 kgView
CHCChristchurch, New Zealand421 mi1h 18mshort-haul173 kgView
WLGWellington, New Zealand236 mi0h 57mshort-haul97 kgView

Airlines Operating at ROT

1 active airline serving Rotorua Regional Airport.

Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Rotorua Regional Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Tauranga AirportTRGTaurangaNew Zealand50 km
Whakatane AirportWHKWhakataneNew Zealand56 km
Taupo AirportTUOTaupoNew Zealand73 km
Hamilton International AirportHLZHamiltonNew Zealand91 km
Hawke's Bay AirportNPENAPIERNew Zealand158 km
Gisborne AirportGISGisborneNew Zealand158 km
Auckland International AirportAKLAucklandNew Zealand182 km
Palmerston North AirportPMRPalmerston NorthNew Zealand253 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
38° 6' 33.1" S
Longitude (DMS)
176° 19' 1.2" E
Latitude (Decimal)
-38.109200
Longitude (Decimal)
176.317001
Hemisphere
Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
UTC Offset
GMT+12
Current Local Time
05:39 AM
Elevation (ft)
935 ft
Elevation (m)
285 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Rotorua Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Rotorua Regional Airport is ROT, and its ICAO code is NZRO. The airport is located in Rotorua, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from ROT?
There are 3 direct destinations available from Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from ROT?
There are 1 airlines operating from ROT, including Air New Zealand.
What timezone is Rotorua Regional Airport in?
Rotorua Regional Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Rotorua Regional Airport?
Rotorua Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level.

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