London (FAB) to Washington, DC (IAD) covers 3,179 nautical miles - 3,659 miles or 5,888 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 | 6 hr 20 min - 7 hr 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.
3,179 nautical miles3,659 miles5,888 kilometres
London: Farnborough Airport (FAB) - London's dedicated business-aviation airport, purpose-built for private jets.
Washington, DC: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - the main private-jet gateway for Washington, DC, with 24-hour FBO services.