Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Paris ➔ San Francisco
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,950 km
Average flight time
~10h 55m
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 Paris and San Francisco 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 Paris – San Francisco sector links Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) to San Francisco SFO (KSFO) over 8,960 km great-circle, about 10h12 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at San Francisco SFO (3618 m runway). At this range a Gulfstream G650ER avoids a tech stop and preserves cabin comfort.
Departure and arrival airports
Paris Le Bourget (LFPB)
On the departure side, Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) serves Paris from 48.97°N / 2.44°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Advanced Air Support / Universal Aviation; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Paris Héliport (Issy).
San Francisco SFO (KSFO)
On the arrival side, San Francisco SFO (KSFO) serves San Francisco from 37.62°N / 122.37°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Signature SFO Jet Center; 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Silicon Valley.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 8,960 km · 4,838 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h12
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Advanced Air Support / Universal Aviation — Paris Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)
- Arrival FBO
- Signature SFO Jet Center — San Francisco SFO (KSFO / SFO)
- Departure runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Silicon Valley
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector France → USA: 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 Paris to San Francisco?
About 10h12 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 8,960 km great-circle between LFPB and KSFO.
Which aircraft suits Paris → San Francisco?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Paris Le Bourget?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Advanced Air Support / Universal Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector France → USA: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.