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VNY to AHU: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Al Hociema (Cherif Al Idrissi Airport)
6,052 mi
9,740 km · 5,259 nm
12h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,052 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- AHU — Cherif Al Idrissi Airport · Al Hociema, Morocco
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AHU
- NDR · Nador International Airport48 mi away
- MLN · Melilla Airport50 mi away
- TTU · Saniat R'mel Airport88 mi away
- FEZ · Saïss Airport108 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from AHU?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Al Hociema (AHU) is 6,052 miles (9,740 km, 5,259 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to AHU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 20m 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 VNY to AHU?
Nonstop service on VNY–AHU 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 12h 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Al Hociema?
Al Hociema is 7 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to AHU?
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Why are some VNY to AHU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–AHU 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.