Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Bordeaux
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~9,230 km
Average flight time
~11h 15m
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 Los Angeles 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
The Los Angeles – Bordeaux sector links Van Nuys (KVNY) to Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) over 9,221 km great-circle, about 10h30 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. Boarding at Signature Flight Support, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. A helicopter connection to Saint-Émilion / Arcachon can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Van Nuys (KVNY)
On the departure side, Van Nuys (KVNY) serves Los Angeles from 34.21°N / 118.49°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature Flight Support; 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Beverly Hills / Malibu.
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
- 9,221 km · 4,979 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h30
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Departure runway
- 2469 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 USA → 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 Los Angeles to Bordeaux?
About 10h30 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,221 km great-circle between KVNY and LFBD.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → Bordeaux?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Van Nuys?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature Flight Support.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector USA → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.