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JGS to VNY: distance & flight time
Jian (Jinggangshan Airport) → Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport)
6,966 mi
11,210 km · 6,053 nm
14h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,966 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 8m 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
- JGS — Jinggangshan Airport · Jian, 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 JGS
- KOW · Ganzhou Airport69 mi away
- YIC · Yichun Mingyueshan Airport70 mi away
- HNY · Hengyang Nanyue Airport130 mi away
- CSX · Changsha Huanghua International Airport131 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 JGS from VNY?
The flight distance from Jian (JGS) to Van Nuys (VNY) is 6,966 miles (11,210 km, 6,053 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JGS to VNY?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from JGS to VNY?
Nonstop service on JGS–VNY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 8m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jian and Van Nuys?
Van Nuys is 15 hours behind Jian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JGS to VNY?
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Why are some JGS to VNY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain JGS–VNY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.