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VNY to MZL: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Manizales (La Nubia Airport)
3,409 mi
5,487 km · 2,963 nm
7h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,409 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 9m 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
- MZL — La Nubia Airport · Manizales, Colombia
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 MZL
- PEI · Matecaña International Airport24 mi away
- CRC · Santa Ana Airport39 mi away
- MQU · Mariquita Airport42 mi away
- AXM · El Eden Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from MZL?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Manizales (MZL) is 3,409 miles (5,487 km, 2,963 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to MZL?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 9m 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 MZL?
Nonstop service on VNY–MZL 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 7h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Manizales?
Manizales is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to MZL?
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Why are some VNY to MZL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–MZL 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.