Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : San Francisco ➔ Seattle

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~6,270 km

Average flight time

~7h 39m

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 San Francisco and Seattle 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 San Francisco – Seattle sector links San Francisco SFO (KSFO) to Boeing Field King County (KBFI) over 1,102 km great-circle, about 1h41 airborne in a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to San Francisco. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

San Francisco SFO (KSFO)

San Francisco SFO (KSFO / SFO) is a major business field at 37.62°N / 122.37°W, USA. Runway: 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Signature SFO Jet Center. Helicopter link: Silicon Valley.

Boeing Field King County (KBFI)

Boeing Field King County (KBFI / BFI) is a major business field at 47.53°N / 122.30°W, USA. Runway: 3048 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Signature Boeing Field. Helicopter link: Bellevue / Downtown Seattle.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,102 km · 595 NM
Estimated block time: 1h41
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Signature SFO Jet Center — San Francisco SFO (KSFO / SFO)
Arrival FBO: Signature Boeing Field — Boeing Field King County (KBFI / BFI)
Departure runway: 3618 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Arrival runway: 3048 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
Onward helicopter: Bellevue / Downtown Seattle

Seasonality & slots

Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.

Customs & formalities

Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

About 1h41 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,102 km great-circle between KSFO and KBFI.

Which aircraft suits San Francisco → Seattle?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3048 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.

How fast can we depart from San Francisco SFO?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Signature SFO Jet Center.

What about customs and formalities?