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XSB to NSN: distance & flight time
Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,868 mi
14,272 km · 7,706 nm
17h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
8,868 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 51m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
- 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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 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 XSB from NSN?
The flight distance from Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,868 miles (14,272 km, 7,706 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XSB to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 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 Sir Bani Yas Island and Nelson?
Nelson is 8 hours ahead of Sir Bani Yas Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XSB to NSN?
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