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HEK to VNY: distance & flight time
Heihe (Heihe Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
5,362 mi
8,629 km · 4,660 nm
10h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,362 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 59m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
- 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 HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 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 HEK from VNY?
The flight distance from Heihe (HEK) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 5,362 miles (8,629 km, 4,660 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HEK to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 59m 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 Heihe and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 15 hours behind Heihe.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HEK to VNY?
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