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IST to NSN: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
10,605 mi
17,067 km · 9,216 nm
21h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
10,605 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 16m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 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 IST from NSN?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Nelson (NSN) is 10,605 miles (17,067 km, 9,216 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 16m 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 Istanbul and Nelson?
Nelson is 9 hours ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to NSN?
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