Distance From Los Angeles International Airport to Van Nuys Airport, LAX - VNY Distance

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is 20 miles or 31 kilometers or 17 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles ( United States ) to Van Nuys ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Van Nuys takes around 0 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States is 0 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAX - VNY

Kilometers		31 km
Statute Miles		20 miles
Nautical Miles		17 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 2 minutes

Los Angeles International Airport to Van Nuys Airport Flight Route Map - LAX to VNY Flight Path

Location of Los Angeles International Airport & Van Nuys Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Los Angeles to Van Nuys nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Los Angeles, United States and Van Nuys, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAX - VNY

Time difference between Los Angeles (United States) and Van Nuys (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:08:55 PST
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:08:55 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States

Destination

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States