Birmingham to Van Nuys flight time by private jet

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Van Nuys?

The great-circle distance between Birmingham and Van Nuys is 2,919 km (1,576 nautical miles). By private jet the flight takes between 3h 59m and 8h 03m block time depending on the aircraft class. For most travellers a Midsize jet fits: it covers the route nonstop in about 4h 31m.

• Light jet: 6h 10m (with one fuel stop)
• Midsize jet: 4h 31m (nonstop)
• Super midsize jet: 4h 17m (nonstop)
• Heavy jet: 4h 11m (nonstop)
• Ultra long range jet: 3h 59m (nonstop)

Empty legs and aircraft on the Birmingham – Van Nuys route

Over the last 18 months we recorded 9 empty legs from Birmingham to Van Nuys. The most frequent aircraft were Learjet 45XR and 900C. Most flights operate from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (KBHM) to Van Nuys (KVNY).

Range and fuel stops

Not every jet can fly every route nonstop. With reserves, light jets reach about 2,800 km, super midsize jets around 5,500 km and ultra long range jets more than 11,000 km. If the destination is further away, the operator plans a fuel stop of roughly 45 minutes.

For transatlantic flights or routes to Asia the larger class often pays off: it costs more per hour but saves stops and therefore time.

• Turboprop / PC-12: up to approx. 2,200–2,800 km
• Light jet: up to approx. 2,800 km
• Midsize jet: up to approx. 3,700 km
• Super midsize jet: up to approx. 5,500 km
• Heavy jet: up to approx. 7,000 km
• Ultra long range: 11,000 km and more

Calculating the distance between airports

We calculate distance as the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the globe — and also show it in nautical miles, the standard unit in aviation. Because aircraft follow airways and approach procedures, the distance actually flown is slightly longer; the flight time already includes this.