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VNY to NSN: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
6,779 mi
10,910 km · 5,891 nm
13h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,779 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 46m 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
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 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 VNY from NSN?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Nelson (NSN) is 6,779 miles (10,910 km, 5,891 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 46m 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 Van Nuys and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to NSN?
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