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SBD to NSN: distance & flight time
San Bernardino (San Bernardino International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
6,825 mi
10,983 km · 5,930 nm
13h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,825 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 51m 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
- SBD — San Bernardino International Airport · San Bernardino, 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 SBD
- RIV · March ARB Airport15 mi away
- RAL · Riverside Municipal Airport16 mi away
- ONT · Ontario International Airport21 mi away
- CNO · Chino Airport24 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 SBD from NSN?
The flight distance from San Bernardino (SBD) to Nelson (NSN) is 6,825 miles (10,983 km, 5,930 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SBD to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 51m 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 Bernardino and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of San Bernardino.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SBD to NSN?
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