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RST to NSN: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,282 mi
13,329 km · 7,197 nm
16h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,282 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 42m 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
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from NSN?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,282 miles (13,329 km, 7,197 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 42m 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 Rochester and Nelson?
Nelson is 17 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to NSN?
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