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RST to GBZ: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Claris (Great Barrier Aerodrome)
7,980 mi
12,843 km · 6,935 nm
16h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,980 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 7m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from GBZ?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Claris (GBZ) is 7,980 miles (12,843 km, 6,935 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to GBZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 7m 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 Rochester and Claris?
Claris is 17 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to GBZ?
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