Washington to London is a route of government, policy, defense and consulting: delegations, law firms, think tanks and corporate leaders traveling between two capitals. Private flights from the capital usually leave from Washington Dulles (IAD), which has business-aviation facilities and is convenient for northern Virginia. In London, Luton, Farnborough and Biggin Hill each suit a different part of the city; Farnborough is popular for the West End and the M3 corridor.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles International | IAD / KIAD | departure · 5,894 km to LTN | The usual jet airport for private flights to Washington, in Northern Virginia near Tysons and Reston, about 25 miles from downtown. |
| 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 · 5,888 km from IAD | Business-aviation-only airport southwest of London with no scheduled airline traffic; suits west London, Surrey and Hampshire. |
| London Biggin Hill | BQH / EGKB | arrival · 5,939 km from IAD | 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 5,894 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | One fuel stop | about 10 h 00 with the stop |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | One fuel stop | about 9 h 10 with the stop |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | Borderline (1% margin): light load and tailwind only | 7 h 20 non-stop / about 8 h 40 with a stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | Non-stop | 7 h 05 |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Non-stop | 7 h 05 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 6 h 55 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
13-14 passengers, 11,112 km of published range: 1.9 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 2.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| All year | Steady official and business travel between the two capitals. | Tell us about any delegation or security requirements when you ask for a quote. |
| Summer | Leisure travel to the UK and Europe adds demand. | Plan onward European legs in the same quote. |
Your dates and group size for London.