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YLW to NSN: distance & flight time
Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
7,506 mi
12,079 km · 6,522 nm
15h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+19h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,506 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 11m 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
- YLW — Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna, 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 YLW
- YVE · Vernon Airport20 mi away
- YYF · Penticton Airport36 mi away
- YSN · Shuswap Regional Airport51 mi away
- YKA · Kamloops Airport70 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 YLW from NSN?
The flight distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Nelson (NSN) is 7,506 miles (12,079 km, 6,522 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YLW to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 11m 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 Kelowna and Nelson?
Nelson is 19 hours ahead of Kelowna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YLW to NSN?
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