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Flights from Hong Kong to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Hong Kong to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 13h 08m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 08m
HKGNSNAKL

Hong Kong to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey13h 08mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Hong Kong to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HKG Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue19:30 HKG10:53 AKL1h 22m connection12:15 AKL13:38 NSNAir New Zealand
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 08m
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HKG Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Self-transfer likely ~15h 37m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,328 km5,793 miles
Journey time
13h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hNelson vs Hong Kong
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
HKG → NSN

Flights from Hong Kong to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hong Kong to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,328 km.
Where do you change planes between Hong Kong and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hong Kong and Nelson?
Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Nelson?
Nelson is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong.

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