# Distance from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)

> 132 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 132 km / 82 mi / 71 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 92° (east)
- **Return heading**: 271° (west)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (New Zealand)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:54 in Nelson, it's 11:54 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 24 ft (WLG is higher than NSN)

## Airports

### [Nelson Airport (NSN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsn-nelson-nelson-airport/1ef266df-7751-699a-8b81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nelson, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZNS
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.300000, 173.220000
- Elevation: 17 ft

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Nelson Airport (NSN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsn-nelson-nelson-airport/1ef266df-7751-699a-8b81-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)