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VNY to ELG: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → El Golea (El Golea Airport)
6,553 mi
10,546 km · 5,695 nm
13h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,553 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- ELG — El Golea Airport · El Golea, Algeria
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 ELG
- GHA · Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport137 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from ELG?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to El Golea (ELG) is 6,553 miles (10,546 km, 5,695 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to ELG?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 19m 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 El Golea?
El Golea is 8 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to ELG?
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