The flight distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 18,621 kilometers (11,571 miles / 10,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 New Zealand with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Nelson, it's 17:50 in Zurich. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Nelson Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nelson (NSN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.