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GYY to GBZ: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,143 mi
13,105 km · 7,076 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,143 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- GBZ — Great Barrier Aerodrome · Claris, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near GBZ
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport42 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport45 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport61 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from GBZ?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,143 miles (13,105 km, 7,076 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to GBZ?
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.
Are there nonstop flights from GYY to GBZ?
Nonstop service on GYY–GBZ 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 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Claris?
Claris is 17 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to GBZ?
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Why are some GYY to GBZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–GBZ 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.