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KLS to NSN: distance & flight time
Kelso (Southwest Washington Regional Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,204 mi
11,594 km · 6,260 nm
14h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,204 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 36m 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
- KLS — Southwest Washington Regional Airport · Kelso, 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 KLS
- PDX · Portland International Airport39 mi away
- CLS · Chehalis Centralia Airport39 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport40 mi away
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport46 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 KLS from NSN?
The flight distance from Kelso (KLS) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,204 miles (11,594 km, 6,260 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KLS to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 36m 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 Kelso and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Kelso.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KLS to NSN?
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