Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : London ➔ Le Cap
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,240 km
Average flight time
~1h 31m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between London and Le Cap 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
Chartering privately between London Farnborough (EGLF) and Cape Town International (FACT) removes connections entirely: 9,665 km non-stop in 10h59. Boarding at TAG Farnborough, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. A helicopter connection to Camps Bay / Stellenbosch can be added to the quote.
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).
Cape Town International (FACT)
Cape Town International (FACT / CPT) is a major business field at 33.96°S / 18.60°E, South Africa. Runway: 3201 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: ExecuJet Cape Town. Helicopter link: Camps Bay / Stellenbosch.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 9,665 km · 5,219 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h59
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Arrival FBO
- ExecuJet Cape Town — Cape Town International (FACT / CPT)
- Departure runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3201 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Camps Bay / Stellenbosch
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Royaume-Uni → Afrique du Sud: 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 Le Cap?
About 10h59 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,665 km great-circle between EGLF and FACT.
Which aircraft suits London → Le Cap?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3201 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
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 → Afrique du Sud: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.