Los Angeles (VNY) to Washington, DC (IAD) covers 1,982 nautical miles - 2,281 miles or 3,671 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 | 4 hr 25 min - 5 hr 10 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 4 hr 05 min - 4 hr 45 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.
1,982 nautical miles2,281 miles3,671 kilometres
Los Angeles: Van Nuys Airport (VNY) - the busiest general-aviation airport in the world and the main private-jet gateway for Los Angeles.
Washington, DC: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - the main private-jet gateway for Washington, DC, with 24-hour FBO services.