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Eleven hours non-stop from London to Van Nuys in an ultra-long-range jet, landing in the afternoon with the whole evening ahead. Heavy jets fly it with one stop on the East Coast.
Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in US dollars for this route.
London to Los Angeles is 5,440 miles, which the Gulfstream G650, Global 6000 and Falcon 8X fly non-stop in about eleven hours. A heavy jet such as the Legacy 650 stops on the East Coast or in Canada and lands about two hours later, which some clients prefer as a chance to stretch.
The eight-hour time difference is the route's gift: an 11 am departure from Farnborough lands at Van Nuys at 2 pm local time. Customs clears at the FBO by prior arrangement, and Beverly Hills is thirty minutes away. LAX takes the VIP airliners and has full customs; Burbank suits the studios and the hills.
Los Angeles is a base for a great many large-cabin aircraft, so the return leg prices well, and a round trip with the aircraft waiting in California is often the better value.
Which London airport to leave from is set out in our guide to the private jet airports in London: FBOs, customs and curfews, side by side.
Prices below are indicative one-way figures for the whole aircraft, not per seat. They cover the flight, crew, fuel and any fuel stop; parking in Los Angeles, repositioning and handling are quoted separately.
A return with the aircraft waiting in California is usually priced well below two one-way flights. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing.
The hourly rate for each cabin, and what moves a quote up or down, are in our guide to private jet charter costs.
| Cabin | Typical aircraft | Seats | Flight time | Indicative one way, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy jet | Legacy 650, Falcon 900, Gulfstream G450 | 12 to 14 | 12h 30m with a fuel stop | $125,000 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 8X | 13 to 16 | 11h non-stop | $160,000 |
| VIP airliner | Airbus ACJ319neo, Boeing Business Jet | 18 to 40 | 11h 15m non-stop | $275,000 |
Figures in US dollars, one way, indicative. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted.
Heavy jets refuel on the East Coast or in Canada, adding about two hours. VIP airliners land at LAX rather than Van Nuys.
London has more private airports than any other city in Europe. The choice comes down to where you start, how late you want to leave, and how large the aircraft is.
Private jet airports in London compared: FBOs, customs and curfews
The UK's only dedicated business aviation airport. Open 7 am to 10 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 8 pm at weekends, so a late flight means Luton or Stansted.
Open around the clock, with a slot for every flight; night slots are rationed to the quietest aircraft. Takes large cabins.
Six-minute helicopter to Battersea. Open 6.30 am to 11 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 10 pm at weekends.
The longest runway around London, so the usual home for Boeing and Airbus business jets. Open around the clock by slot, with restricted nights.
Arriving in Los Angeles, pick the airport nearest where you are staying. Van Nuys serves the Westside and the Valley, Burbank the studios and the hills, and LAX takes the largest aircraft and international arrivals.
Flying private to Los Angeles from anywhere: airports, aircraft and prices
The busiest private airport in the country, with customs on request for international arrivals. Night noise rules from 10 pm to 7 am restrict louder aircraft.
The only Los Angeles airport for Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets, with full customs. Private terminals sit on the south side away from the commercial concourses.
Own private terminal and quick turnarounds. Noisier aircraft may not take off or land between 10 pm and 7 am.
Excellent private infrastructure. Curfew 10 pm to 7 am, 8 am on Sundays.
Non-stop London to Los Angeles is ultra-long-range territory: the Gulfstream G650 in our fleet, the Global 6000 and the Falcon 8X. A heavy jet flies the route with one stop for a lower price. VIP airliners with auxiliary tanks fly non-stop from Stansted into LAX and carry the largest parties.
Aircraft pages for this route: Dassault Falcon 7X, Bombardier Global 6000, Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650, Gulfstream G700, Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Airbus ACJ319neo, Airbus ACJ350, Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 7, Boeing BBJ 787-8.
Thirteen to sixteen seats, a bedroom and a shower on the largest cabins. The Gulfstream G650 flies London to Van Nuys in about eleven hours.
See the Gulfstream G650Twelve to fourteen seats. The Legacy 650 in our fleet stops on the East Coast and lands about two hours behind the non-stop cabins at a lower price.
See the Legacy 650Eighteen seats and above in the Airbus Corporate Jet or Boeing Business Jet, non-stop from Stansted into LAX.
See the whole fleetLos Angeles is busiest in awards season and around the big weekends, when Van Nuys parking is the constraint.
The return leaves from Van Nuys, LAX or Burbank and lands at whichever London airport suits you. Eastbound the jet stream helps: allow about ten hours non-stop. The classic pattern is an evening departure from Van Nuys that lands in London mid-afternoon the next day.
Van Nuys restricts the loudest aircraft between 10 pm and 7 am, so a late departure may mean Burbank or LAX. In awards season, Van Nuys parking is the scarce resource, and we secure the return when we book the outbound.
Flying into London from somewhere else? The airports, aircraft and prices from each city are on our page for private jet charter to London.
Each route has its own page: flight time, the airports at both ends, the aircraft that suit the leg and an indicative price.
Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about $125,000 in a heavy jet; about $160,000 in a ultra-long-range jet; about $275,000 in a vip airliner. Repositioning, overnight parking and handling are quoted separately once we know your dates, and a return with the aircraft waiting is usually priced well below two one-way flights.
About 11 hours flight time, depending on the aircraft, the winds and the airports at each end. Every cabin class listed flies it without a stop.
From London: Farnborough, London Luton, Biggin Hill and London Stansted. Into Los Angeles: Van Nuys, Hollywood Burbank, Los Angeles International and John Wayne. Each is described above with its drive time and the operators that handle private flights there.
International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection at the FBO at LAX, or at Van Nuys by prior arrangement. ESTA or a visa is required for most nationalities; we confirm when we book.
Pets travel in the cabin. Entering the US, a dog needs a microchip, a CDC import form and, from most countries, a rabies vaccination record; we arrange the paperwork with the handler.
Yes. Bank transfer in any major currency; crypto also accepted. Tell us your preferred coin and we confirm the network and payment instructions with the contract.
Yes. We coordinate chauffeured cars on both ends, so a car meets you at the aircraft in LA and the driver knows the airport's private terminal.
Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.
