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KIH to GBZ: distance & flight time
Kish Island (Kish International Airport) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,973 mi
14,440 km · 7,797 nm
18h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
8,973 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 4m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KIH — Kish International Airport · Kish Island, Iran
- 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 KIH
- LVP · Lavan Island Airport43 mi away
- BDH · Bandar Lengeh Airport52 mi away
- SXI · Sirri Island Airport55 mi away
- LFM · Lamerd Airport76 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 KIH from GBZ?
The flight distance from Kish Island (KIH) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,973 miles (14,440 km, 7,797 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KIH to GBZ?
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 KIH to GBZ?
Nonstop service on KIH–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 18h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kish Island and Claris?
Claris is 8.5 hours ahead of Kish Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KIH to GBZ?
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