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BBX to NSN: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Wings Field) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,948 mi
14,400 km · 7,775 nm
18h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 1m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Near NSN
- MZP · Motueka Airport17 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport37 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome38 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport41 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBX from NSN?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,948 miles (14,400 km, 7,775 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BBX to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 1m 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 Philadelphia and Nelson?
Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BBX to NSN?
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