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BBX to VNY: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Wings Field) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
2,391 mi
3,848 km · 2,078 nm
5h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,391 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 9m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BBX — Wings Field · Philadelphia, United States
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BBX
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport18 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base8 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport14 mi away
- DYL · Doylestown Airport15 mi away
Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BBX from VNY?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 2,391 miles (3,848 km, 2,078 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BBX to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BBX to VNY?
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