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LFK to NSN: distance & flight time
Lufkin (Angelina County Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,697 mi
12,388 km · 6,689 nm
15h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,697 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 34m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LFK — Angelina County Airport · Lufkin, 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 LFK
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 LFK from NSN?
The flight distance from Lufkin (LFK) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,697 miles (12,388 km, 6,689 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LFK to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 34m 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 Lufkin and Nelson?
Nelson is 17 hours ahead of Lufkin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LFK to NSN?
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