Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Rio de Janeiro
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,450 km
Average flight time
~9h 05m
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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Van Nuys (KVNY) and Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR) removes connections entirely: 10,161 km non-stop in 11h32. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Los Angeles. Onward helicopter transfer available to Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
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.
Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR)
On the arrival side, Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR) serves Rio de Janeiro from 22.99°S / 43.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá; 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Helicopter onward leg to Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 10,161 km · 5,487 NM
- Estimated block time
- 11h32
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá — Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR / RRJ)
- Departure runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Brésil: 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 Rio de Janeiro?
About 11h32 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 10,161 km great-circle between KVNY and SBJR.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → Rio de Janeiro?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
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 → Brésil: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.