Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Nantes ➔ Zurich
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,040 km
Average flight time
~7h 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 Nantes and Zurich 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 LFRS – LSZH is 766 km of direct routing, flown in 1h16 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Zürich Kloten (3700 m runway). A helicopter connection to St. Moritz / Davos can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Nantes Atlantique (LFRS)
Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE) is a major business field at 47.15°N / 1.61°W, France. Runway: 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Aéro Services Nantes. Helicopter link: La Baule / Noirmoutier.
Zürich Kloten (LSZH)
On the arrival side, Zürich Kloten (LSZH) serves Zurich from 47.46°N / 8.55°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Jet Aviation Zurich; 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to St. Moritz / Davos.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 766 km · 414 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h16
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aéro Services Nantes — Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE)
- Arrival FBO
- Jet Aviation Zurich — Zürich Kloten (LSZH / ZRH)
- Departure runway
- 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- St. Moritz / Davos
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector France → Suisse: 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 Nantes to Zurich?
About 1h16 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 766 km great-circle between LFRS and LSZH.
Which aircraft suits Nantes → Zurich?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Nantes Atlantique?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aéro Services Nantes.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector France → Suisse: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.