Distance From Nelson Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, NSN - SLC Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 7350 miles or 11829 kilometers or 6383 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 Salt Lake City ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Salt Lake City takes around 16 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, United States is 16 hours 53 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 - SLC

Kilometers		11829 km
Statute Miles		7350 miles
Nautical Miles		6383 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 53 minutes

Nelson Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to SLC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Salt Lake City, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Salt Lake City, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - SLC

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Salt Lake City (United States) is 20 Hours.
Salt Lake City time is 20 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 14:02:33 NZDT
Salt Lake City (United States)	2025-12-14, 18:02:33 MST

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

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC) Salt Lake City, United States