How long is a private jet flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

Chicago (PWK) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) covers 1,029 nautical miles - 1,184 miles or 1,905 km.

Heavy jet estimate or fuel-stop warning
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 40 min
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale · heavy 2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 40 min; compare jet classes below

Flight time by jet class

Jet classTypical cruise speedEstimated flight time range
Light jet
Seats about 6-8. Examples: Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 75.
400-460 kt2 hr 35 min - 3 hr 00 min
Midsize jet
Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60.
430-490 kt2 hr 25 min - 2 hr 50 min
Heavy jet
Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900.
470-530 kt2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 40 min

Each range runs from a fast jet in the class flying the direct great-circle route to a slower jet in the class on a route about 5% longer, plus about 20 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Winds, routing and fuel stops are not modeled. When the distance exceeds typical nonstop range, no total-time estimate is given for that class.

Distance from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

1,029 nautical miles1,184 miles1,905 kilometres

Which airports?

Chicago: Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) - a dedicated business-aviation airport north of Chicago, avoiding O'Hare congestion.
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) - one of the busiest business-aviation airports in Florida.

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