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GAI to GBZ: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,571 mi
13,794 km · 7,448 nm
17h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,571 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, 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 GAI
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 GAI from GBZ?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,571 miles (13,794 km, 7,448 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Claris?
Claris is 16 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to GBZ?
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