Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Los Angeles ➔ Sal
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,370 km
Average flight time
~8h 59m
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 Sal 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
Sector KVNY – GVAC is 9,462 km of direct routing, flown in 10h46 on a Gulfstream G650ER. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Los Angeles. Onward helicopter transfer available to Santa Maria / Boa Vista.
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.
Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC)
On the arrival side, Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC) serves Sal from 16.74°N / 22.95°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by ASA Executive Sal; 3270 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Santa Maria / Boa Vista.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 9,462 km · 5,109 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h46
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Arrival FBO
- ASA Executive Sal — Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC / SID)
- Departure runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3270 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Santa Maria / Boa Vista
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Cap-Vert: 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 Sal?
About 10h46 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,462 km great-circle between KVNY and GVAC.
Which aircraft suits Los Angeles → Sal?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3270 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 → Cap-Vert: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.