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VNY to OBL: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Zoersel (Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield)
5,603 mi
9,017 km · 4,869 nm
11h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,603 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 27m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- OBL — Zoersel (Oostmalle) Airfield · Zoersel, Belgium
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 OBL
- ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)14 mi away
- GLZ · Gilze Rijen Air Base22 mi away
- WOE · Woensdrecht Air Base22 mi away
- BRU · Brussels Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from OBL?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Zoersel (OBL) is 5,603 miles (9,017 km, 4,869 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to OBL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 27m 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 OBL?
Nonstop service on VNY–OBL 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 11h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Zoersel?
Zoersel is 8 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to OBL?
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Why are some VNY to OBL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–OBL 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.