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GBZ to MSP: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Minneapolis (Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport)
7,979 mi
12,841 km · 6,933 nm
16h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-18h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 18-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
- MSP — Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport · Minneapolis, United States
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 MSP
- STP · St Paul Downtown Holman Field9 mi away
- FCM · Flying Cloud Airport12 mi away
- STC · St Cloud Regional Airport61 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GBZ from MSP?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 7,979 miles (12,841 km, 6,933 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to MSP?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 7m 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 MSP?
Nonstop service on GBZ–MSP 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 16h 7m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Claris and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 18 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to MSP?
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Why are some GBZ to MSP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GBZ–MSP 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.