Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : London ➔ San Francisco
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,620 km
Average flight time
~10h 31m
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 London and San Francisco 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
London → San Francisco: 8,617 km, 9h50 block time, departing London Farnborough (EGLF) and arriving San Francisco SFO (KSFO). We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to London. A helicopter connection to Silicon Valley 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).
San Francisco SFO (KSFO)
On the arrival side, San Francisco SFO (KSFO) serves San Francisco from 37.62°N / 122.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature SFO Jet Center; 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Silicon Valley.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 8,617 km · 4,653 NM
- Estimated block time
- 9h50
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Arrival FBO
- Signature SFO Jet Center — San Francisco SFO (KSFO / SFO)
- Departure runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Silicon Valley
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Royaume-Uni → USA: 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 San Francisco?
About 9h50 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 8,617 km great-circle between EGLF and KSFO.
Which aircraft suits London → San Francisco?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3618 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 → USA: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.