Distance From Van Nuys Airport to London Stansted Airport, VNY - STN Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 5434 miles or 8744 kilometers or 4719 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and London takes around 12 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 29 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 • VNY - STN

Kilometers		8744 km
Statute Miles		5434 miles
Nautical Miles		4719 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 29 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to London Stansted Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to STN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - STN

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:50:50 PST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 11:50:50 GMT

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

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

Destination

London Stansted Airport (STN / EGSS) London, United Kingdom