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VNY to RYN: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Royan (Royan-Médis Airport)
5,684 mi
9,147 km · 4,939 nm
11h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,684 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 37m 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
- RYN — Royan-Médis Airport · Royan, France
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 RYN
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport18 mi away
- CNG · Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base32 mi away
- LRH · La Rochelle-Île de Ré Airport40 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from RYN?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Royan (RYN) is 5,684 miles (9,147 km, 4,939 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to RYN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 37m 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 RYN?
Nonstop service on VNY–RYN 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 37m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Royan?
Royan is 8 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to RYN?
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Why are some VNY to RYN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain VNY–RYN 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.