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VNY to ANK: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Ankara (Etimesgut Air Base)
6,993 mi
11,254 km · 6,077 nm
14h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,993 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 11m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- ANK — Etimesgut Air Base · Ankara, Turkey
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 ANK
- ESB · Esenboğa International Airport20 mi away
- KFS · Kastamonu Airport111 mi away
- ESK · Eskişehir Air Base112 mi away
- ONQ · Zonguldak Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from ANK?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Ankara (ANK) is 6,993 miles (11,254 km, 6,077 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to ANK?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 11m 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 Ankara?
Ankara is 10 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to ANK?
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