Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Miami (OPF) covers 18 nautical miles - 21 miles or 34 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 | 20 min - 25 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 20 min - 25 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 20 min - 25 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.
18 nautical miles21 miles34 kilometres
Fort Lauderdale: Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) - one of the busiest business-aviation airports in Florida.
Miami: Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) - Miami's main business-aviation airport, with full FBO services and no airline congestion.