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MZP to GPZ: distance & flight time
Motueka (Motueka Airport) → Grand Rapids MN (Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field)
8,355 mi
13,446 km · 7,260 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-19h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,355 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 19-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZP — Motueka Airport · Motueka, New Zealand
- GPZ — Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field · Grand Rapids MN, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MZP
- NSN · Nelson Airport17 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport24 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport53 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome53 mi away
Near GPZ
- HIB · Range Regional Airport34 mi away
- BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport64 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport67 mi away
- BJI · Bemidji Regional Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MZP from GPZ?
The flight distance from Motueka (MZP) to Grand Rapids MN (GPZ) is 8,355 miles (13,446 km, 7,260 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZP to GPZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 51m 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 MZP to GPZ?
Nonstop service on MZP–GPZ 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 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Motueka and Grand Rapids MN?
Grand Rapids MN is 19 hours behind Motueka.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZP to GPZ?
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Why are some MZP to GPZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MZP–GPZ 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.