Houston (HOU) to Nassau (NAS) covers 988 nautical miles - 1,137 miles or 1,830 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 | 2 hr 30 min - 2 hr 55 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 45 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 2 hr 10 min - 2 hr 30 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.
988 nautical miles1,137 miles1,830 kilometres
Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) - Houston's preferred private-jet airport, closer to downtown than Intercontinental.
Nassau: Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) - the gateway to the Bahamas and one of the most popular Caribbean private-jet destinations.