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Direct flights from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN): 17 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. The nonstop covers 132 km, an estimated 40 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Wellington and Nelson. Updated 7 September 2026 at 16:07 UTC.
WLG
Wellington
busy · +16
NSN
Nelson
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132 km · ~0h 40m est.
Running clean · 3 airlines · 17x weekly · nonstop
82 / 100
route health from live WLG and NSN delay boards
Flight time~0h 40mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures17x3 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
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How the Wellington to Nelson route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop WLG to NSN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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WLG to NSN questions
Is WLG–NSN running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at WLG is the weaker end, route health score 82/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on WLG–NSN?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 and evening departures around 17:30 from WLG. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the NSN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from WLG to NSN?
Great-circle distance is 132 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 39–41 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does WLG–NSN fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 83 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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