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RND to NSN: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Randolph Air Force Base) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,459 mi
12,003 km · 6,481 nm
15h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,459 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 5m 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
- RND — Randolph Air Force Base · San Antonio, 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 RND
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport11 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport18 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport59 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base21 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 RND from NSN?
The flight distance from San Antonio (RND) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,459 miles (12,003 km, 6,481 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RND to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 5m 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 San Antonio and Nelson?
Nelson is 17 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RND to NSN?
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