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VNY to DAV: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → David (Enrique Malek International Airport)
2,900 mi
4,667 km · 2,520 nm
6h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,900 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 9m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- DAV — Enrique Malek International Airport · David, Panama
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 DAV
- OTR · Coto 47 Airport39 mi away
- TOO · San Vito De Java Airport47 mi away
- GLF · Golfito Airport54 mi away
- PJM · Puerto Jimenez Airport60 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from DAV?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to David (DAV) is 2,900 miles (4,667 km, 2,520 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to DAV?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 9m 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 David?
David is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to DAV?
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