Nantucket (ACK) to Palm Beach (PBI) covers 1,006 nautical miles - 1,157 miles or 1,863 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 - 3 hr 00 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 2 hr 25 min - 2 hr 45 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 35 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.
1,006 nautical miles1,157 miles1,863 kilometres
Nantucket: Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) - Nantucket's island airport, one of the busiest summer private-jet destinations in the US.
Palm Beach: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) - the primary airport for Palm Beach, minutes from the island with extensive FBO facilities.