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VNY to SSZ: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Santos (Base Aérea de Santos Airport)
6,206 mi
9,987 km · 5,393 nm
12h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
6,206 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 38m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- SSZ — Base Aérea de Santos Airport · Santos, Brazil
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 SSZ
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from SSZ?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Santos (SSZ) is 6,206 miles (9,987 km, 5,393 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to SSZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 38m 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 Santos?
Santos is 4 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to SSZ?
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