Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Houston ➔ Fort Lauderdale

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

Estimated distance

~6,090 km

Average flight time

~7h 26m

Recommended aircraft

Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Houston 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

Houston → Fort Lauderdale: 1,532 km, 2h13 block time, departing William P. Hobby (KHOU) and arriving Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE). We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Houston. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.

Departure and arrival airports

William P. Hobby (KHOU)

William P. Hobby (KHOU / HOU) is a major business field at 29.65°N / 95.28°W, USA. Runway: 2317 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Atlantic Aviation Hobby. Helicopter link: River Oaks / Galleria.

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: 1,532 km · 827 NM
Estimated block time: 2h13
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Atlantic Aviation Hobby — William P. Hobby (KHOU / HOU)
Arrival FBO: Sheltair FXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE)
Departure runway: 2317 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard 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 Houston to Fort Lauderdale?

About 2h13 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,532 km great-circle between KHOU and KFXE.

Which aircraft suits Houston → Fort Lauderdale?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize 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 William P. Hobby?

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

What about customs and formalities?