HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,342 km
5,805 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
9,342 km
5,805 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
139°
southeast

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HKG NSN
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code HKG NSN
ICAO Code VHHH NZNS
City Hong Kong Nelson
Country Hong Kong New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 28 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Hong Kong, it's 07:52 in Nelson. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nelson (NSN) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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