Los Angeles (VNY) to San Francisco (OAK) covers 278 nautical miles - 320 miles or 515 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 | 55 min - 1 hr 05 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 55 min - 1 hr 00 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 50 min - 55 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.
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Los Angeles: Van Nuys Airport (VNY) - the busiest general-aviation airport in the world and the main private-jet gateway for Los Angeles.
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.