GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
2,714 km
1,687 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,714 km
1,687 mi / 1,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
257°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GBZ MEL
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code GBZ MEL
ICAO Code NZGB YMML
City Claris Melbourne
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 20 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Claris (GBZ) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,714 kilometers (1,687 miles / 1,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Claris, it's 11:52 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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