Private Jet Route
New York → Los Angeles
4h 56m (Dassault Falcon 8X) · 2,129 nm · Heavy Jet · from £42,000
Executive Summary
New York to Los Angeles by Private Jet
Teterboro to Van Nuys is the transcontinental US corridor. At 2,160 nautical miles the five-hour-fifteen flight is non-stop westbound (against headwinds) on any Heavy Jet, with eastbound running approximately four hours forty-five with the jetstream tailwind.
Van Nuys is the natural arrival for Beverly Hills (25 min), Bel-Air, and Malibu. KLAX serves ULR international onward; KBUR is the Studios choice for Universal and Warner Bros.
Distance
2,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h 56m
Recommended
Heavy Jet
From
£42,000
Departure & Arrival Airports
From
£42,000
one-way · indicative
Flight Time
4h 56m
Distance
2,129 nm
Recommended
Heavy Jet
Choose Your Aircraft
Recommended Aircraft
Midsize Jet
Citation Sovereign — possible non-stop east, west needs tech stop
Heavy Jet
Challenger 605, Falcon 2000 — comfortable non-stop
Ultra Long Range
Global 7500, G650 — fastest, most spacious
Head-to-Head
Aircraft Comparison
Estimated block times computed from published cruise speeds over the great-circle distance, plus 30 minutes taxi and climb. Actual times vary with winds, ATC routing and weight.
| Aircraft | Category | Passengers | Range | Est. Block Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 800XP | Midsize Jet | 8 | 2,540 nm | 5h 27m | £3,300 |
| Dassault Falcon 900LX | Heavy Jet | 12–14 | 4,750 nm | 4h 59m | £9,600 |
| Dassault Falcon 8X | Ultra Long Range | 12–16 | 6,450 nm | 4h 56m | £11,500 |
Live Availability
Empty Legs — New York to Los Angeles
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Indicative Pricing
Heavy Jet from £42,000 one-way
ULR from £58,000 one-way
Eastbound 10–15% lower (shorter block time)
Oscars week: 25–35% premium — confirm 4+ weeks ahead
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Good to Know
Operational Notes
Domestic flight — no customs
KTEB stage-3 curfew 23:00–06:00 (modern jets exempt)
KVNY 24/7 with stage-3 curfew 22:00–07:00
Time zone: 3-hour gain westbound
FAQ
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