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IWS to VNY: distance & flight time
Houston (West Houston Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
1,368 mi
2,201 km · 1,188 nm
3h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,368 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 26m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, 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 IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 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 IWS from VNY?
The flight distance from Houston (IWS) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 1,368 miles (2,201 km, 1,188 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IWS to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 26m 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 Houston and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IWS to VNY?
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