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VNY to ALF: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Alta (Alta Airport)
4,989 mi
8,029 km · 4,336 nm
10h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
4,989 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- ALF — Alta Airport · Alta, Norway
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 ALF
- LKL · Banak Airport38 mi away
- HAA · Hasvik Airport46 mi away
- HFT · Hammerfest Airport49 mi away
- SOJ · Sørkjosen Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from ALF?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Alta (ALF) is 4,989 miles (8,029 km, 4,336 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to ALF?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 15m 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 Van Nuys and Alta?
Alta is 9 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to ALF?
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