Distance From Nelson Airport to London Heathrow Airport, NSN - LHR Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 11673 miles or 18785 kilometers or 10137 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 London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and London takes around 26 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 26 hours 50 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 - LHR

Kilometers		18785 km
Statute Miles		11673 miles
Nautical Miles		10137 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 50 minutes

Nelson Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to LHR Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - LHR

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and London (United Kingdom) is 11 Hours.
London time is 11 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2026-05-02, 04:46:22 NZST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-01, 17:46:22 BST

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom