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EKN to OHA: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Ohakea (RNZAF Base Ohakea)
8,556 mi
13,769 km · 7,435 nm
17h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 15m 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
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- OHA — RNZAF Base Ohakea · Ohakea, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near OHA
- PMR · Palmerston North Airport14 mi away
- WAG · Wanganui Airport26 mi away
- PPQ · Paraparaumu Airport53 mi away
- MRO · Hood Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from OHA?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Ohakea (OHA) is 8,556 miles (13,769 km, 7,435 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to OHA?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 15m 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 Elkins and Ohakea?
Ohakea is 16 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to OHA?
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