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VNY to ITO: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Hilo (Hilo International Airport)
2,447 mi
3,937 km · 2,126 nm
5h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,447 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 16m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- ITO — Hilo International Airport · Hilo, United States
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 ITO
- BSF · Bradshaw Army Airfield33 mi away
- MUE · Waimea Kohala Airport45 mi away
- WKL · Waikoloa Heliport55 mi away
- KOA · Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from ITO?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Hilo (ITO) is 2,447 miles (3,937 km, 2,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to ITO?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from VNY to ITO?
Nonstop service on VNY–ITO depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Hilo?
Hilo is 3 hours behind Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to ITO?
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Why are some VNY to ITO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–ITO tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.