Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Rio de Janeiro ➔ Los Angeles
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~3,290 km
Average flight time
~4h 01m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles 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 Rio de Janeiro – Los Angeles sector links Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR) to Van Nuys (KVNY) over 10,161 km great-circle, about 11h32 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. Boarding at Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Beverly Hills / Malibu.
Departure and arrival airports
Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR)
Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR / RRJ) is a major business field at 22.99°S / 43.37°W, Brazil. Runway: 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá. Helicopter link: Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
Van Nuys (KVNY)
Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY) is a ultra-hub at 34.21°N / 118.49°W, USA. Runway: 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Signature Flight Support. Helicopter link: Beverly Hills / Malibu.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 10,161 km · 5,487 NM
- Estimated block time
- 11h32
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá — Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho (SBJR / RRJ)
- Arrival FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Departure runway
- 900 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Arrival runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Beverly Hills / Malibu
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Brésil → 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 Rio de Janeiro to Los Angeles?
About 11h32 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 10,161 km great-circle between SBJR and KVNY.
Which aircraft suits Rio de Janeiro → Los Angeles?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Jacarepaguá Roberto Marinho?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Líder Aviação Jacarepaguá.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Brésil → USA: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.