BLR
Bangalore
India
11,804 km
7,334 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
11,804 km
7,334 mi / 6,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BLR GIS
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code BLR GIS
ICAO Code VOBL NZGS
City Bangalore Gisborne
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 3,000 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Bangalore (BLR) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 11,804 kilometers (7,334 miles / 6,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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.

This is an international route connecting India with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Bangalore, it's 04:14 in Gisborne. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,985 feet between the two airports. Gisborne Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Gisborne (GIS) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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