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VNY to GMD: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Ben Slimane (Ben Slimane Airport)
5,973 mi
9,613 km · 5,191 nm
12h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,973 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 11m 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
- GMD — Ben Slimane Airport · Ben Slimane, Morocco
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 GMD
- CMN · Mohammed V International Airport29 mi away
- RBA · Rabat-Salé Airport38 mi away
- NNA · Kenitra Airport57 mi away
- MEK · Bassatine Airport99 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from GMD?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Ben Slimane (GMD) is 5,973 miles (9,613 km, 5,191 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to GMD?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 Ben Slimane?
Ben Slimane is 8 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to GMD?
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