Distance From Nelson Hospital Heliport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The distance from Nelson Hospital Heliport () to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 7009 miles or 11280 kilometers or 6087 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 Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Phoenix takes around 16 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Hospital Heliport, Nelson, New Zealand to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 16 hours 6 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 • - PHX

Kilometers		11280 km
Statute Miles		7009 miles
Nautical Miles		6087 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 6 minutes

Nelson Hospital Heliport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - to PHX Flight Path

Location of Nelson Hospital Heliport & Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nelson to Phoenix nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHX

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

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 05:04:39 NZDT
Phoenix (United States)	2026-03-19, 09:04:39 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 Hospital Heliport ( / NZNH) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States