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USN to NSN: distance & flight time
Ulsan (Ulsan Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
5,995 mi
9,649 km · 5,210 nm
12h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,995 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 13m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- USN — Ulsan Airport · Ulsan, South Korea
- 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 USN
- KPO · Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)28 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport37 mi away
- TAE · Daegu Airport44 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)48 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 USN from NSN?
The flight distance from Ulsan (USN) to Nelson (NSN) is 5,995 miles (9,649 km, 5,210 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from USN to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 13m 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 Ulsan and Nelson?
Nelson is 3 hours ahead of Ulsan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from USN to NSN?
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