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VNY to JAL: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Jalapa (El Lencero Airport)
1,674 mi
2,694 km · 1,455 nm
3h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,674 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 45m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- JAL — El Lencero Airport · Jalapa, Mexico
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 JAL
- VER · General Heriberto Jara International Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport79 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport89 mi away
- PBC · Hermanos Serdán International Airport105 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from JAL?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Jalapa (JAL) is 1,674 miles (2,694 km, 1,455 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to JAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 45m 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 Jalapa?
Jalapa is 1 hour ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to JAL?
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