Palm Beach (PBI) to San Francisco (OAK) covers 2,220 nautical miles - 2,555 miles or 4,111 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 50 min - 5 hr 45 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr 20 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.
2,220 nautical miles2,555 miles4,111 kilometres
Palm Beach: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) - the primary airport for Palm Beach, minutes from the island with extensive FBO facilities.
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.