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PAM to NSN: distance & flight time
Panama City (Tyndall Air Force Base) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,097 mi
13,031 km · 7,036 nm
16h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,097 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 21m 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
- PAM — Tyndall Air Force Base · Panama City, 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 PAM
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 PAM from NSN?
The flight distance from Panama City (PAM) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,097 miles (13,031 km, 7,036 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PAM to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 21m 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 Panama City and Nelson?
Nelson is 17 hours ahead of Panama City.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PAM to NSN?
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