GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
10,774 km
6,695 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
10,774 km
6,695 mi / 5,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIS LAS
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GIS LAS
ICAO Code NZGS KLAS
City Gisborne Las Vegas
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 36.080000, -115.150000

Gisborne (GIS) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 10,774 kilometers (6,695 miles / 5,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Gisborne, it's 02:09 in Las Vegas. With a 21-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 2,166 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Gisborne Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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