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GBZ to XSB: distance & flight time
Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
8,980 mi
14,452 km · 7,803 nm
18h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,980 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 4m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, 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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GBZ from XSB?
The flight distance from Claris (GBZ) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 8,980 miles (14,452 km, 7,803 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GBZ to XSB?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 4m 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 XSB?
Nonstop service on GBZ–XSB 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 18h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Claris and Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 8 hours behind Claris.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GBZ to XSB?
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Why are some GBZ to XSB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GBZ–XSB 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.