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SKF to NSN: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Lackland Air Force Base) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,438 mi
11,970 km · 6,464 nm
15h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,438 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 3m 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
- SKF — Lackland 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 SKF
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport7 mi away
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport12 mi away
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base21 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport78 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 SKF from NSN?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SKF) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,438 miles (11,970 km, 6,464 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SKF to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 3m 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 SKF to NSN?
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