DEN
Denver
United States
11,749 km
7,300 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
11,749 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
236°
southwest

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DEN GBZ
Airport Name Denver International Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code DEN GBZ
ICAO Code KDEN NZGB
City Denver Claris
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Denver (DEN) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 11,749 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 United States with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Denver, it's 04:14 in Claris. With a 20-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 5,414 feet between the two airports. Great Barrier Aerodrome sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Claris (GBZ) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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