GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
18,291 km
11,366 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
18,291 km
11,366 mi / 9,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
350°
north

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GBZ LHR
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GBZ LHR
ICAO Code NZGB EGLL
City Claris London
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 20 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 51.470000, -0.460000

Claris (GBZ) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 18,291 kilometers (11,366 miles / 9,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Claris, it's 19:43 in London. With a 13-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 London (LHR) to Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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