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YZR to NSN: distance & flight time
Sarnia (Chris Hadfield Airport) → Nelson (Nelson Airport)
8,704 mi
14,008 km · 7,563 nm
17h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,704 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 32m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YZR — Chris Hadfield Airport · Sarnia, 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 YZR
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 YZR from NSN?
The flight distance from Sarnia (YZR) to Nelson (NSN) is 8,704 miles (14,008 km, 7,563 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YZR to NSN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 32m 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 Sarnia and Nelson?
Nelson is 16 hours ahead of Sarnia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YZR to NSN?
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