Miami to London carries finance, real estate and family travel between South Florida and the UK, a link that has grown as more financial firms and families have moved to Florida. Private flights usually leave from Opa-locka Executive (OPF) or Miami International (MIA). The distance is greater than from New York, so it is a job for long-range aircraft if you want to fly non-stop. In London, choose Luton, Farnborough or Biggin Hill according to where you are going.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Opa Locka Executive | OPF / KOPF | departure · 7,098 km to LTN | Business-aviation-focused airport in north Miami-Dade; suits Aventura, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach and the northern neighborhoods of Miami. |
| Miami International | MIA / KMIA | departure · 7,108 km to LTN | Alternative. |
| London Luton | LTN / EGGW | arrival | Busy mixed airport north of London with a large business-aviation side; suits north and west London and Hertfordshire. |
| Farnborough | FAB / EGLF | arrival · 7,081 km from OPF | Business-aviation-only airport southwest of London with no scheduled airline traffic; suits west London, Surrey and Hampshire. |
| London Biggin Hill | BQH / EGKB | arrival · 7,135 km from OPF | Business-aviation airport southeast of London with no scheduled airline service; suits the City, Canary Wharf, south and east London and Kent. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 7,098 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Not practical (2+ stops) | - |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | One fuel stop | about 10 h 05 with the stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | Borderline (4% margin): light load and tailwind only | 8 h 25 non-stop / about 9 h 45 with a stop |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 25 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 8 h 15 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
12-14 passengers, 8,890 km of published range: 1.3 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| All year | Business and family travel run year-round. | Ask about empty legs if your dates are flexible. |
| Late spring and summer | Florida residents head to Europe as the Miami season ends. | Book two to three weeks ahead for a long-range jet. |
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