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VNY to BWO: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
6,432 mi
10,351 km · 5,589 nm
13h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,432 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 5m 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
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
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 BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from BWO?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Balakovo (BWO) is 6,432 miles (10,351 km, 5,589 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 5m 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 Balakovo?
Balakovo is 10 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to BWO?
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