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GBZ to SEM: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Selma (Craig Field)
7,872 mi
12,669 km · 6,841 nm
15h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-17h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,872 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 54m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is GBZ from SEM?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Selma (SEM) is 7,872 miles (12,669 km, 6,841 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 54m 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 Claris and Selma?
Selma is 17 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to SEM?
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