Distance From Nelson Airport to Kansai International Airport, NSN - KIX Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is 5761 miles or 9271 kilometers or 5003 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Osaka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Osaka takes around 13 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan is 13 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NSN - KIX

Kilometers		9271 km
Statute Miles		5761 miles
Nautical Miles		5003 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 14 minutes

Nelson Airport to Kansai International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to KIX Flight Path

Location of Nelson Airport & Kansai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nelson to Osaka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Osaka, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Osaka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - KIX

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Osaka (Japan) is 4 Hours.
Osaka time is 4 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 06:14:44 NZDT
Osaka (Japan)	2025-12-15, 02:14:44 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

Kansai International Airport (KIX / RJBB) Osaka, Japan