London (FAB) to San Francisco (OAK) covers 4,644 nautical miles - 5,344 miles or 8,600 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 | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 9 hr 05 min - 10 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.
4,644 nautical miles5,344 miles8,600 kilometres
London: Farnborough Airport (FAB) - London's dedicated business-aviation airport, purpose-built for private jets.
San Francisco: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) - the Bay Area's main business-aviation airport, with quick access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.