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VNY to PEZ: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Penza (Penza Airport)
6,323 mi
10,175 km · 5,494 nm
12h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,323 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 52m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- PEZ — Penza Airport · Penza, 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 PEZ
- SKX · Saransk Airport71 mi away
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport115 mi away
- BWO · Balakovo Airport144 mi away
- TBW · Donskoye Airport149 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from PEZ?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Penza (PEZ) is 6,323 miles (10,175 km, 5,494 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to PEZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 52m 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 PEZ?
Nonstop service on VNY–PEZ 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 12h 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Penza?
Penza is 11 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to PEZ?
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Why are some VNY to PEZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–PEZ 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.