Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Chicago ➔ Fort Lauderdale

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~760 km

Average flight time

~0h 56m

Recommended aircraft

Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.

Operational context

The Chicago – Fort Lauderdale sector links Chicago Executive (KPWK) to Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) over 1,905 km great-circle, about 2h31 airborne in a Falcon 2000LXS. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Chicago. On this short sector a Falcon 2000LXS is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Chicago Executive (KPWK)

Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK) is a major business field at 42.11°N / 87.90°W, USA. Runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation / Signature. Helicopter link: Centre Chicago.

Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)

Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE) is a major business field at 26.20°N / 80.17°W, USA. Runway: 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Sheltair FXE. Helicopter link: Las Olas / Boca Raton.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,905 km · 1,028 NM
Estimated block time: 2h31
Recommended aircraft: Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
Departure FBO: Atlantic Aviation / Signature — Chicago Executive (KPWK / PWK)
Arrival FBO: Sheltair FXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE)
Departure runway: 1554 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
Arrival runway: 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
Onward helicopter: Las Olas / Boca Raton

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

About 2h31 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,905 km great-circle between KPWK and KFXE.

Which aircraft suits Chicago → Fort Lauderdale?

A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days.

How fast can we depart from Chicago Executive?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Atlantic Aviation / Signature.

What about customs and formalities?