GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
18,208 km
11,314 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
18,208 km
11,314 mi / 9,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIS PRG
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code GIS PRG
ICAO Code NZGS LKPR
City Gisborne Prague
Country New Zealand Czech Republic
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Prague
Elevation 15 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 50.100000, 14.260000

Gisborne (GIS) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 18,208 kilometers (11,314 miles / 9,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 06:48 in Gisborne, it's 18:48 in Prague. With a 12-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 1,232 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Gisborne Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 51° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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