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GBZ to AZI: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
8,880 mi
14,291 km · 7,717 nm
17h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 53m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GBZ
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport42 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport45 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport65 mi away
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GBZ from AZI?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 8,880 miles (14,291 km, 7,717 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 53m 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 GBZ to AZI?
Nonstop service on GBZ–AZI 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 17h 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Claris and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to AZI?
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Why are some GBZ to AZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GBZ–AZI 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.