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SAN to NSN: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
6,760 mi
10,880 km · 5,875 nm
13h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,760 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 43m 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from NSN?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Nelson (NSN) is 6,760 miles (10,880 km, 5,875 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 43m 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 Diego and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to NSN?
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