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HWD to NSN: distance & flight time
Hayward (Hayward Executive Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
6,809 mi
10,958 km · 5,917 nm
13h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,809 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 49m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 19-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HWD — Hayward Executive Airport · Hayward, 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 HWD
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 HWD from NSN?
The flight distance from Hayward (HWD) to Nelson (NSN) is 6,809 miles (10,958 km, 5,917 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HWD to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 49m 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 Hayward and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Hayward.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HWD to NSN?
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