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YAA to NSN: distance & flight time
Anahim Lake (Anahim Lake Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,444 mi
11,980 km · 6,469 nm
15h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,444 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 4m 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
- YAA — Anahim Lake Airport · Anahim Lake, Canada
- 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 YAA
- QBC · Bella Coola Airport55 mi away
- YQZ · Quesnel Airport123 mi away
- YWL · Williams Lake Airport138 mi away
- YXS · Prince George Airport147 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 YAA from NSN?
The flight distance from Anahim Lake (YAA) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,444 miles (11,980 km, 6,469 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YAA to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 4m 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 Anahim Lake and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Anahim Lake.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YAA to NSN?
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