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OSU to GBZ: distance & flight time
Columbus (The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
8,306 mi
13,367 km · 7,218 nm
16h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+18h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,306 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 45m 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
- OSU — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field · Columbus, 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 OSU
- CMH · John Glenn Columbus International Airport11 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport20 mi away
- SGH · Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport44 mi away
- GQQ · Galion Municipal Airport50 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 OSU from GBZ?
The flight distance from Columbus (OSU) to Claris (GBZ) is 8,306 miles (13,367 km, 7,218 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OSU to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 45m 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 OSU to GBZ?
Nonstop service on OSU–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 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Claris?
Claris is 18 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OSU to GBZ?
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Why are some OSU to GBZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain OSU–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.