Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Madrid Barajas
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,500 km
Average flight time
~10h 22m
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 Madrid Barajas 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 – Madrid Barajas sector links Van Nuys (KVNY) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) over 9,371 km great-circle, about 10h40 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Los Angeles. At this range a Gulfstream G650ER avoids a tech stop and preserves cabin comfort.
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.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD) is a major business field at 40.47°N / 3.56°W, Spain. Runway: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Madrid. Helicopter link: Salamanca / La Moraleja.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 9,371 km · 5,060 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h40
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Executive Aviation Madrid — Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD)
- Departure runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Salamanca / La Moraleja
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Espagne: 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 Madrid Barajas?
About 10h40 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,371 km great-circle between KVNY and LEMD.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → Madrid Barajas?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
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 → Espagne: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

