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NSN to JFK: distance & flight time
Nelson (Nelson Airport) → New York (John F Kennedy International Airport)
9,033 mi
14,537 km · 7,850 nm
18h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,033 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 11m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near NSN
- MZP · Motueka Airport17 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport37 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome38 mi away
- KTF · Takaka Airport41 mi away
Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NSN from JFK?
The flight distance from Nelson (NSN) to New York (JFK) is 9,033 miles (14,537 km, 7,850 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NSN to JFK?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 11m 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 Nelson and New York?
New York is 16 hours behind Nelson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NSN to JFK?
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