Private jet charter Los Angeles to London

Leave Van Nuys after dinner and land at Farnborough mid-afternoon the next day. Ten hours non-stop in an ultra-long-range jet, with the jet stream behind you.

Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in pounds sterling for this route.

Distance
5,440 miles
Flight time
about 10 hours
One way from
£91,000
Departs from
4 airports around LA
Arrives at
4 airports in London
Same day
Usually within 24 hours

The Westside to London overnight

Los Angeles to London is 5,440 miles. The Gulfstream G650, Global 6000 and Falcon 8X fly it non-stop in about ten hours with the jet stream behind them. A heavy jet such as the Legacy 650 stops on the East Coast or in Canada and lands about two hours later.

The eight-hour time difference favours an overnight flight. Leave Van Nuys at 7 pm, sleep, and land at Farnborough at 1 pm the next day. Van Nuys restricts the loudest aircraft after 10 pm, so a very late departure may mean Burbank or LAX. VIP airliners depart from LAX.

London hosts many large-cabin aircraft, so a round trip with the aircraft waiting in England usually costs less than two one-way flights.

The Los Angeles skyline at dusk, seen from the hills with the basin lit below
Van Nuys, Burbank, Long Beach or John Wayne: the departure airport follows where you are in Los Angeles.

What the flight costs

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 London, repositioning and handling are quoted separately.

A return with the aircraft waiting in London is usually priced well below two one-way flights. Tell us your dates and we confirm the figure in writing, in sterling or the currency you prefer.

How private jet charter is priced, by cabin and by route

CabinTypical aircraftSeatsFlight timeOne way from
Heavy jet Legacy 650, Falcon 900LX, Gulfstream G450 12 to 14 11h 30m with a fuel stop £91,000
Ultra-long-range jet Global 6000, Gulfstream G650, Falcon 8X 13 to 16 10h non-stop £120,000
VIP airliner Airbus ACJ319neo, Boeing Business Jet 18 to 40 10h 15m non-stop £200,000

Figures in pounds sterling, 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 depart from LAX rather than Van Nuys.

Departure airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has no single private gateway. The right airport depends on where you start the morning, and choosing well saves more time than any aircraft can.

VNY

Van Nuys

Best for
Westside, Beverly Hills, the Valley
Drive
25 to 40 min from Beverly Hills
FBO
Clay Lacy, Signature, Jet Aviation

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.

LAX

Los Angeles International

Best for
VIP airliners, international arrivals, the South Bay
Drive
25 to 45 min from Beverly Hills
FBO
Signature, Atlantic Aviation

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.

BUR

Hollywood Burbank

Best for
Studios, Hollywood Hills, Pasadena
Drive
20 to 30 min from Hollywood
FBO
Atlantic Aviation

Own private terminal and quick turnarounds. Noisier aircraft may not take off or land between 10 pm and 7 am.

SNA

John Wayne

Best for
Newport Beach, Irvine, southern Orange County
Drive
10 min from Newport Beach
FBO
Atlantic Aviation, ACI Jet

Excellent private infrastructure. Curfew 10 pm to 7 am, 8 am on Sundays.

Arrival airports in London

Arriving in London, the airport follows the rest of your day: Farnborough for the west and Surrey, Biggin Hill for the City, Luton for the north and for late arrivals, Stansted for the largest cabins.

Flying private to London from anywhere: airports, aircraft and prices

London office towers lit in the evening, seen across the river
Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill and Stansted share London's private traffic; the right one depends on where you start and how late you leave.
FAB

Farnborough

Best for
West London, Surrey, Berkshire
Drive
45 to 60 min from Mayfair
FBO
Farnborough Airport, single terminal

Europe's purpose-built business airport. Operating hours 7 am to 10 pm, with limits on weekend movements, so a late-night flight means Luton or Stansted.

LTN

London Luton

Best for
North London, Hertfordshire, late departures
Drive
45 to 60 min from Mayfair
FBO
Signature, Harrods Aviation

Open around the clock and handles every cabin size up to VIP airliners. The workhorse for overnight flights.

BQH

Biggin Hill

Best for
The City, Canary Wharf, Kent
Drive
40 to 55 min from the City
FBO
Biggin Hill Airport, Bombardier service centre

Six-minute helicopter transfer to Battersea. Open 6.30 am to 11 pm on weekdays, 8 am to 10 pm at weekends.

STN

London Stansted

Best for
Large aircraft, north-east London, Cambridge
Drive
60 to 75 min from Mayfair
FBO
Harrods Aviation, Signature, Diamond Hangar

Open around the clock with a long runway, so the natural home for Boeing Business Jets and Airbus Corporate Jets.

Aircraft that fly it non-stop

Non-stop Los Angeles to London needs an ultra-long-range jet: 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 LAX into Stansted or Luton for the largest parties.

Aircraft pages for this route: Dassault Falcon 8X.

A Bombardier Global business jet on approach against a clear sky
Aircraft are drawn from operators at both ends of the route, so positioning is rarely the constraint.
01

Ultra-long-range

Thirteen to sixteen seats, a bedroom and lower cabin altitude. The Gulfstream G650 flies Van Nuys to London in about ten hours.

See the Gulfstream G650
02

Heavy jets with a stop

Twelve 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 650
03

Large groups

Eighteen seats and above in the Airbus Corporate Jet or Boeing Business Jet, non-stop from LAX.

See the whole fleet

When London fills up

London is busy all year, but on these dates the airports' slots and parking go first and the aircraft based here are spoken for.

  1. June Royal Ascot and the summer season Five days of racing and a full social calendar. Farnborough is at capacity for arrivals from the Gulf and the US.
  2. Late June to July Wimbledon Two weeks of steady inbound traffic, with the finals weekend the tightest.
  3. July, even years Farnborough International Airshow Farnborough closes to most business traffic for the show week; flights move to Luton, Biggin Hill and Stansted.
  4. October Frieze London Collectors and galleries arrive in the same week. Biggin Hill and Farnborough parking fills early.
  5. December to January Christmas and New Year Outbound to the Gulf, the Caribbean and the Alps peaks in the fortnight before Christmas; the return wave is the first week of January.

London to Los Angeles

The return leaves from Farnborough, Luton, Biggin Hill or Stansted and lands at Van Nuys, LAX or Burbank. Westbound into the headwind allow about eleven hours non-stop; the late-morning departure from London lands in Los Angeles mid-afternoon local time.

Farnborough closes at 10 pm, so an evening departure from London usually means Luton or Stansted. In awards season, Van Nuys parking is the scarce resource, and we secure the return when we book the outbound.

See the London to Los Angeles route

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to London cost?

Indicative one-way prices for the whole aircraft start at about £91,000 in a heavy jet; about £120,000 in a ultra-long-range jet; about £200,000 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.

How long is the flight?

About 10 hours from boarding to landing for the cabins shown on this page, depending on the aircraft, the winds and the airports at each end. Every cabin class listed flies it without a stop.

Which airports can I use?

From Los Angeles: Van Nuys, Hollywood Burbank, Los Angeles International and John Wayne. Into London: Farnborough, London Luton, Biggin Hill and London Stansted. Each is described above with its drive time and the operators that handle private flights there.

How do immigration and customs work on arrival?

UK Border Force clears private arrivals inside the FBO, usually in minutes. Passport details go to the handler in advance; most nationalities need an ETA or visa, which we confirm when we book.

Can my dog travel with me?

Dogs and cats fly in the cabin. Entering the UK, a pet needs a microchip, rabies vaccination and a health certificate, and must arrive at an approved airport; we arrange the paperwork with the handler.

Can I pay for the charter with crypto?

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.

Do you arrange the car at each end?

Yes. We coordinate chauffeured cars on both ends, so a car meets you at the aircraft in London and the driver knows the airport's private terminal.

Where would you like to fly?

Tell us what you have in mind. Our team will take care of the charter arrangements and discuss crypto payment if you prefer.

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