GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
15,511 km
9,638 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,511 km
9,638 mi / 8,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
261°
west

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GBZ JED
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GBZ JED
ICAO Code NZGB OEJN
City Claris Jeddah
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 21.680000, 39.160000

Claris (GBZ) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 15,511 kilometers (9,638 miles / 8,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 New Zealand with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Claris, it's 22:07 in Jeddah. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 121° (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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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