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PDX to NSN: distance & flight time
Portland (Portland International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,188 mi
11,568 km · 6,246 nm
14h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,188 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 34m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 19-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PDX — Portland International Airport · Portland, 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 PDX
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport10 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport17 mi away
- KLS · Southwest Washington Regional Airport39 mi away
- SLE · Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field51 mi away
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 PDX from NSN?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,188 miles (11,568 km, 6,246 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PDX to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 34m 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 Portland and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Portland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PDX to NSN?
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