Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Courchevel ➔ Bordeaux
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~570 km
Average flight time
~0h 42m
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 Courchevel and Bordeaux 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
Courchevel → Bordeaux: 580 km, 1h04 block time, departing Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) and arriving Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD). We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Courchevel. Onward helicopter transfer available to Saint-Émilion / Arcachon.
Departure and arrival airports
Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ)
On the departure side, Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) serves Courchevel from 45.39°N / 6.63°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aérocime; 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only. Helicopter onward leg to Courchevel 1850 (direct).
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD)
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD) is a major business field at 44.83°N / 0.72°W, France. Runway: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Bordeaux. Helicopter link: Saint-Émilion / Arcachon.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 580 km · 313 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h04
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aérocime — Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ / CVF)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Departure runway
- 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only
- Arrival runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Saint-Émilion / Arcachon
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Courchevel to Bordeaux?
About 1h04 block time on a Phenom 300, for 580 km great-circle between LFLJ and LFBD.
Which aircraft suits Courchevel → Bordeaux?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Courchevel Altiport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aérocime.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.