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GBZ to UGN: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
8,146 mi
13,109 km · 7,079 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-17h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,146 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GBZ from UGN?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Chicago (UGN) is 8,146 miles (13,109 km, 7,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m 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 Chicago?
Chicago is 17 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to UGN?
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