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VNY to MRR: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport)
3,661 mi
5,892 km · 3,182 nm
7h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,661 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 39m 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
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
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 MRR
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from MRR?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Macara (MRR) is 3,661 miles (5,892 km, 3,182 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to MRR?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 39m 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 Macara?
Macara is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to MRR?
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