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RKT to NSN: distance & flight time
Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,745 mi
14,074 km · 7,599 nm
17h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
8,745 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 37m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RKT — Ras Al Khaimah International Airport · Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- 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 RKT
- DXB · Dubai International Airport44 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport33 mi away
- FJR · Fujairah International Airport42 mi away
- KHS · Khasab Air Base43 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 RKT from NSN?
The flight distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,745 miles (14,074 km, 7,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RKT to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 37m 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 Ras Al Khaimah and Nelson?
Nelson is 8 hours ahead of Ras Al Khaimah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RKT to NSN?
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