Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : London ➔ Bordeaux
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~740 km
Average flight time
~0h 54m
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 London 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
Between London and Bordeaux our desk plans 716 km in 1h14, light jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at London Farnborough (2440 m) and alternate fuel are validated. On this short sector a Phenom 300 is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
London Farnborough (EGLF)
On the departure side, London Farnborough (EGLF) serves London from 51.27°N / 0.77°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAG Farnborough; 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to London Heliport (Battersea).
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
- 716 km · 387 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h14
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Departure runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- 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
International sector Royaume-Uni → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Bordeaux?
About 1h14 block time on a Phenom 300, for 716 km great-circle between EGLF and LFBD.
Which aircraft suits London → 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 London Farnborough?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from TAG Farnborough.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Royaume-Uni → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.