NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
132 km
82 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
132 km
82 mi / 71 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

NSN WLG
Airport Name Nelson Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code NSN WLG
ICAO Code NZNS NZWN
City Nelson Wellington
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 17 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -41.300000, 173.220000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 132 kilometers (82 miles / 71 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Nelson, it's 00:51 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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