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Private Jet Charter New York to London

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About this route

New York to London is 5,536 km (3,440 miles) from Teterboro to London Luton, about six and a half to seven hours non-stop on a heavy or ultra-long-range jet. Smaller jets can do it too, but with a fuel stop.

Distance
5,536 km
3,440 statute mi / 2,989 nm, Teterboro to London Luton
Non-stop from
Heavy jet
about 6 h 40 in the air
Local time at London
5 hours ahead
compared with New York, January and July
Initial heading
51°
northeast out of Teterboro
Main airports
TEB → LTN
KTEB → EGGW

Airports for New York to London

AirportIATA / ICAORoleNotes
TeterboroTEB / KTEBdeparture · 5,536 km to LTNBusiness-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York.
Westchester County, White PlainsHPN / KHPNdeparture · 5,497 km to LTNAlternative.
John F. Kennedy InternationalJFK / KJFKdeparture · 5,532 km to LTNAlternative.
London LutonLTN / EGGWarrivalBusy mixed airport north of London with a large business-aviation side; suits north and west London and Hertfordshire.
FarnboroughFAB / EGLFarrival · 5,530 km from TEBBusiness-aviation-only airport southwest of London with no scheduled airline traffic; suits west London, Surrey and Hampshire.
London Biggin HillBQH / EGKBarrival · 5,581 km from TEBBusiness-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.

What drives the cost, and flying London to New York

The aircraft class decides most of the price. The lowest published figure on this page is for a super-midsize jet with a fuel stop; flying non-stop means a heavy or ultra-long-range jet, and a larger bill. After that, the main factor is positioning: a one-way trip pays for the aircraft to get back unless it already has a return booking, which is why one-way empty legs between New York and London are worth asking about. If you stay in London only a few days, a round trip with the crew waiting can come out cheaper than two separate one-ways.

Taxes on the London leg. UK Air Passenger Duty is charged per passenger on departures from the UK. Private jets of 20 tonnes or more with fewer than 19 seats, which includes most heavy jets that fly this route non-stop, already pay the higher rate, and from 1 April 2027 the higher rate extends to private jets from 5.7 tonnes. Your quote shows it as a line of its own.

London to New York is the longer direction against the jet stream. On arrival at Teterboro you clear US Customs and Border Protection at the airport's own customs facility, at the private terminal, and the car meets you at the aircraft. Other transatlantic routes: Washington, DC to London, Boston to London, Los Angeles to London.

Sources: HM Revenue & Customs, Air Passenger Duty and private jets (extension of the higher rate from 1 April 2027); Teterboro CBP facility information; published broker rate as cited in the Price section.

Non-stop or fuel stop, by jet class

ClassExample (published range)Verdict for 5,536 kmEstimated time
Light jetPhenom 300 (3,650 km)One fuel stopabout 9 h 25 with the stop
Midsize jetCitation XLS+ (3,889 km)One fuel stopabout 8 h 40 with the stop
Super-midsize jetChallenger 350 (5,926 km)Borderline (7% margin): light load and tailwind only6 h 55 non-stop / about 8 h 10 with a stop
Heavy jetChallenger 605 (7,408 km)Non-stop6 h 40
Large heavy jetFalcon 900 (8,890 km)Non-stop6 h 40
Ultra-long-range jetGlobal 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km)Non-stop6 h 30

Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.

Aircraft that fly it non-stop

Challenger 605

9-12 passengers, 7,408 km of published range: 1.3 times this route.

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Global 6000/XRS

13-14 passengers, 11,112 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.

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Gulfstream G650ER/650

13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 2.5 times this route.

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Price

From $51,900 one way, whole aircraft, on a super-midsize jet with a fuel stop. That is the lowest figure we found published by a charter broker for this route: a market reference, not our quote. Every quote we send is in US dollars, for the whole aircraft, and the price includes our service fee.

Timing

WhenWhat happensOur advice
All yearNew York to London is the busiest transatlantic business route, and aircraft position both ways all year.Ask about one-way empty legs if your dates are flexible.
Summer and holidaysEastbound demand peaks in June and July and around Christmas.Book two to three weeks ahead for a heavy or ultra-long-range jet at peak dates.

Questions

How long is the flight from New York to London by private jet?
About 6 h 40 non-stop on a heavy jet, the smallest class with the range to fly it without stopping. The great-circle distance is 5,536 km (3,440 miles). The time is an estimate; your quote shows the planned schedule.
How much does a private jet from New York to London cost?
Published broker rates for this route start at about $51,900 one way for the whole aircraft (on a super-midsize jet with a fuel stop); bigger cabins cost more. Your actual price depends on the date and on where a suitable aircraft is positioned. Every quote we send is in US dollars, for the whole aircraft, and the price includes our service fee.
Can a midsize jet fly non-stop from New York to London?
No. Midsize jets such as the Citation XLS+ or Hawker 800XP need one or two fuel stops, usually in Newfoundland or Labrador and/or Iceland. A super-midsize Challenger 350 is borderline: eastbound non-stop is sometimes possible with a light load and favorable winds; westbound, plan on a stop. If non-stop matters, choose a heavy or ultra-long-range jet.
Which London airport will I land at?
Luton (LTN) has the widest choice of handling and suits north and west London. Farnborough (FAB) is business aviation only and suits southwest London and Surrey. Biggin Hill (BQH) suits the City, Canary Wharf and south-east London. Our main site has pages on Luton, Farnborough and Biggin Hill.
Is the flight back from London to New York longer?
Usually yes. Westbound flights fly into the prevailing jet stream, so they take longer and burn more fuel; this is also why smaller jets that manage eastbound non-stop often need a stop on the way back. Your quote shows the planned times both ways.
Is a round trip New York - London cheaper than two one-way flights?
Often, if you stay only a few days: the crew and aircraft wait in London instead of flying back empty and returning for you. For a longer stay, two one-ways, ideally matched with empty legs, are usually better. We can quote both.
Where do I clear customs when I fly private from London to New York?
At Teterboro, which has its own US Customs and Border Protection facility for international arrivals. You clear at the private terminal; the operator files the passenger information before departure.

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