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LYH to GBZ: distance & flight time
Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,420 mi
13,551 km · 7,317 nm
16h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+18h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,420 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 59m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 18-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LYH — Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, 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 LYH
- ROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport43 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport53 mi away
- SHD · Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport67 mi away
- CHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport69 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 LYH from GBZ?
The flight distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,420 miles (13,551 km, 7,317 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYH to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 59m 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 LYH to GBZ?
Nonstop service on LYH–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 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Claris?
Claris is 18 hours ahead of Lynchburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYH to GBZ?
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Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYH–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.