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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. Indicative one way from £91,000 for the whole aircraft in a heavy jet with one stop, or from £120,000 non-stop in an ultra-long-range jet.
Bank transfer or cryptoPriced in pounds sterling for this route.
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.
Which airport to leave from and which to land at are set out in our guides to the private jet airports in Los Angeles and 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 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.
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 | 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.
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.
Private jet airports in Los Angeles compared: FBOs, customs and curfews
The busiest private jet airport in the Los Angeles area, closed to airlines, with customs at Signature West on set hours. Aircraft certified at 74 dBA or more may not take off from 10 pm (11 pm for Stage 3) to 7 am; most current jets are quieter.
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.
No customs for private flights. The voluntary 10 pm to 7 am curfew is for the airlines; Stage 3 private jets may fly at night.
Excellent private infrastructure. Private jets can operate around the clock within its noise limits, which are stricter at night; the 10 pm curfew applies to airline flights.
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
Which London airport to land at: the private jet airports compared
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.
Non-stop Los Angeles to London needs an ultra-long-range jet: the Gulfstream G650, 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.
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 G650Twelve to fourteen seats. A Legacy 650 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 LAX.
See the whole fleetLondon is busy all year, but on these dates the airports' slots and parking go first and the aircraft based here are spoken for.
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.
Flying into Los Angeles from somewhere else? The airports, aircraft and prices from each city are on our page for private jet charter to Los Angeles.
We do not own a fleet. Each Los Angeles to London flight is chartered for your trip from an operator on our platform. This is how we choose it, price it and check it, and what you agree to when you book.
We source through our platform, a global network of operators, and every operator is verified on its safety accreditations before it can join. For your date we look for aircraft that can fly Van Nuys to Farnborough, or the airports you prefer, and match them to the passengers, the luggage and the times you send. On this route that is anything from a heavy jet to a VIP airliner, as in the price table above.
You receive a short list of aircraft, each priced for the whole aircraft on your dates and from your airports, with our margin included. A quote holds for 24 hours from when we send it, because aircraft positions and permits change quickly. Costs added later are only those the flight turns out to need: de-icing if the route or the weather calls for it, catering you add, or extra cleaning when a pet flies.
Before an aircraft is offered, its operator confirms that your luggage fits the hold, and we agree the airports and the timings with them. The cabin is chosen for the passengers' comfort, not just the seat count. Catering is agreed a few days before the flight and cars are timed to the aircraft at both ends.
You pay by bank transfer or crypto. A deposit may be needed, usually 20%, and the full cost is due at least 48 hours before the flight, or at the latest three hours before departure for a flight the same day. Cancelling within 48 hours of the flight usually makes the whole cost payable. Terms vary with the operator and the flight, and you receive them in full before you sign; nothing is booked until you do.
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 £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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 London 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.
