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NSN to NEW: distance & flight time
Nelson (Nelson Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
7,877 mi
12,677 km · 6,845 nm
15h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-17h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
7,877 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 55m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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 NEW
Frequently asked questions
How far is NSN from NEW?
The flight distance from Nelson (NSN) to New Orleans (NEW) is 7,877 miles (12,677 km, 6,845 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NSN to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 55m 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 Orleans?
New Orleans is 17 hours behind Nelson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NSN to NEW?
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