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NSN to XSB: distance & flight time
Nelson (Nelson Airport) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
8,868 mi
14,272 km · 7,706 nm
17h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,868 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NSN — Nelson Airport · Nelson, New Zealand
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NSN from XSB?
The flight distance from Nelson (NSN) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 8,868 miles (14,272 km, 7,706 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NSN to XSB?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 51m 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 Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 8 hours behind Nelson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NSN to XSB?
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