Chicago (PWK) to Los Angeles (VNY) covers 1,511 nautical miles - 1,738 miles or 2,798 km.
| Jet class | Typical cruise speed | Estimated flight time range |
|---|---|---|
| Light jet Seats about 6-8. Examples: Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 75. | 400-460 kt | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 3 hr 25 min - 4 hr 00 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 3 hr 10 min - 3 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.
1,511 nautical miles1,738 miles2,798 kilometres
Chicago: Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) - a dedicated business-aviation airport north of Chicago, avoiding O'Hare congestion.
Los Angeles: Van Nuys Airport (VNY) - the busiest general-aviation airport in the world and the main private-jet gateway for Los Angeles.