Palm Beach (PBI) to Washington, DC (IAD) covers 748 nautical miles - 861 miles or 1,385 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 00 min - 2 hr 20 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 10 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 00 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.
748 nautical miles861 miles1,385 kilometres
Palm Beach: Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) - the primary airport for Palm Beach, minutes from the island with extensive FBO facilities.
Washington, DC: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - the main private-jet gateway for Washington, DC, with 24-hour FBO services.