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AMA to GBZ: distance & flight time
Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
7,254 mi
11,674 km · 6,304 nm
14h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,254 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 41m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport · Amarillo, United States
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AMA
- BGD · Hutchinson County Airport38 mi away
- PPA · Perry Lefors Field48 mi away
- DHT · Dalhart Municipal Airport73 mi away
- CVN · Clovis Municipal Airport95 mi away
Near GBZ
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport42 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport45 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AMA from GBZ?
The flight distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Claris (GBZ) is 7,254 miles (11,674 km, 6,304 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AMA to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AMA to GBZ?
Nonstop service on AMA–GBZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Amarillo and Claris?
Claris is 17 hours ahead of Amarillo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AMA to GBZ?
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Why are some AMA to GBZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AMA–GBZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.