Distance From Nelson Airport to Phuket International Airport

The distance from Nelson Airport () to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 8871 miles or 14277 kilometers or 7704 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 Boelus ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Boelus and Phuket takes around 20 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Boelus, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 20 hours 23 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 • - HKT

Kilometers		14277 km
Statute Miles		8871 miles
Nautical Miles		7704 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 23 minutes

Nelson Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - to HKT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Boelus, United States and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HKT

Time difference between Boelus (United States) and Phuket (Thailand) is 13 Hours.
Phuket time is 13 Hours ahead of Boelus.

Location	Local Time
Boelus (United States)	2026-06-17, 20:13:24 MDT
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-06-18, 09:13:24 +07

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 ( / ) Boelus, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand