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JRA to GIS: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Gisborne (Gisborne Airport)
8,720 mi
14,034 km · 7,578 nm
17h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,720 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 34m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- GIS — Gisborne Airport · Gisborne, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near GIS
- WIR · Wairoa Airport39 mi away
- WHK · Whakatane Airport77 mi away
- NPE · Hawke's Bay Airport81 mi away
- ROT · Rotorua Regional Airport98 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from GIS?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Gisborne (GIS) is 8,720 miles (14,034 km, 7,578 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to GIS?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 34m 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 New York and Gisborne?
Gisborne is 16 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to GIS?
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