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NSN to PNE: distance & flight time
Nelson (Nelson Airport) → Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport)
8,958 mi
14,417 km · 7,784 nm
18h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-16h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,958 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 2m 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
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PNE
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport19 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base11 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport13 mi away
- BBX · Wings Field14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NSN from PNE?
The flight distance from Nelson (NSN) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 8,958 miles (14,417 km, 7,784 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NSN to PNE?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 2m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 16 hours behind Nelson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NSN to PNE?
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