A straightforward West Coast run used by tech, aerospace and media teams moving between Southern California and the Puget Sound, and by families heading north to the San Juan Islands or Canada. Seattle's business-aviation traffic centers on Boeing Field (BFI), closer to downtown than Sea-Tac. Light and midsize jets fly it comfortably non-stop, so the choice usually comes down to cabin size and how much work the team wants to do on board.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Nuys | VNY / KVNY | departure · 1,515 km to BFI | One of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, in the San Fernando Valley; no scheduled airline traffic, suits Beverly Hills, Bel Air and the Valley. |
| Los Angeles International | LAX / KLAX | departure · 1,545 km to BFI | Alternative. |
| Boeing Field, Seattle | BFI / KBFI | arrival | King County International, just south of downtown Seattle; the city's main business-aviation airport and closer to downtown than Sea-Tac. |
| Seattle-Tacoma International | SEA / KSEA | arrival · 1,506 km from VNY | Seattle's main airline airport south of the city; private flights use it, though Boeing Field is closer to downtown. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,515 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 25 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 15 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 00 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 9.2 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| All year | Steady business traffic with weekday peaks. | Midweek trips are usually the easiest to arrange. |
| October to April | Seattle's rainy season; low cloud and rain are common but rarely stop flights. | Allow some slack in tight schedules. |
Your dates and group size for Seattle.