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VNY to SLV: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Shimla (Shimla Airport)
7,813 mi
12,574 km · 6,790 nm
15h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,813 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- SLV — Shimla Airport · Shimla, India
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 SLV
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport33 mi away
- KUU · Kullu Manali Airport55 mi away
- LUH · Ludhiana Airport68 mi away
- AIP · Adampur Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from SLV?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Shimla (SLV) is 7,813 miles (12,574 km, 6,790 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to SLV?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Van Nuys and Shimla?
Shimla is 12.5 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to SLV?
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