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VNY to NAL: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Nalchik (Nalchik Airport)
6,950 mi
11,185 km · 6,039 nm
14h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,950 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 6m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- NAL — Nalchik Airport · Nalchik, Russia
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 NAL
- OGZ · Beslan Airport53 mi away
- MRV · Mineralnyye Vody Airport56 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport70 mi away
- KUT · Kopitnari Airport109 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from NAL?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Nalchik (NAL) is 6,950 miles (11,185 km, 6,039 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to NAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 6m 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 NAL?
Nonstop service on VNY–NAL 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 14h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Nalchik?
Nalchik is 10 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to NAL?
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Why are some VNY to NAL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–NAL 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.