Coast to coast in about five hours, door to door with no connections. The aircraft choice matters most on this route — especially for the flight home.
One-way planning estimates from Van Nuys, 2,451 miles. Round trips are roughly double.
| Class | Aircraft examples | Flight time | Estimated one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-midsize jet8–9 passengers | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | ~5 h 15 min | $33,300–$39,100 |
| Heavy jet10–13 passengers | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 | ~5 h 10 min | $40,300–$47,300 |
Estimates checked October 2026, based on planning hourly rates with a 2-hour daily minimum. Your advisor confirms the exact price — including aircraft positioning, taxes and fees — before anything is booked.
Teterboro (TEB), 12 miles from Midtown, is the default for private flights into New York — 30 to 60 minutes to Manhattan depending on traffic. Westchester County (HPN) is the better choice for Greenwich, the Connecticut shore and the northern suburbs, and is often less congested. LaGuardia and JFK accept private aircraft and suit Queens, Long Island or an airline connection, but come with tighter ramp space and higher fees.
The flight is about 2,450 miles. Eastbound, a super-midsize jet makes it nonstop comfortably in most conditions. Westbound in winter, strong headwinds can stretch the return past six hours, and with a full cabin and bags some super-midsize aircraft need a short fuel stop. A heavy jet flies nonstop both ways with margin. Your advisor checks the forecast winds and your passenger and bag count before recommending one or the other.
Los Angeles
Best for Most private departures — the Westside, Beverly Hills, the Valley and Malibu
LA's dedicated business-aviation airport and one of the busiest in the country. Open 24 hours, with a deep choice of FBOs; noise rules limit some older jets at night.
Best for Heavy jets, international departures and same-day connections to airline flights
Private flights use dedicated FBO terminals away from the main terminals. Busy airspace can mean longer taxi times; most private flyers start at Van Nuys instead.
New York
Best for Manhattan and northern New Jersey
The busiest private-only airport in the New York area, with several FBOs.
Best for Greenwich, Westchester and Connecticut
Quieter alternative to Teterboro; terminal limits apply at busy times.
Usually about 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes eastbound, and longer westbound when winter headwinds are strong. Your advisor gives you a flight time based on the aircraft and the forecast winds for your date.
Not usually. A super-midsize jet such as a Challenger 350 flies it nonstop in most conditions. A heavy jet adds margin for the westbound return in winter, a larger group or a lot of luggage.
Teterboro for Manhattan, Westchester (HPN) for Greenwich and the northern suburbs, and LaGuardia or JFK when you are heading to Queens or Long Island or connecting to an airline flight.
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