Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Valence ➔ Nantes
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,880 km
Average flight time
~2h 18m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Valence and Nantes 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
Between Valence and Nantes our desk plans 857 km in 1h23, midsize jet category. Departure handling is provided by Executive Aviation Valencia; the 2900 m arrival runway at Nantes Atlantique drives aircraft selection. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Valencia Airport (LEVC)
On the departure side, Valencia Airport (LEVC) serves Valence from 39.49°N / 0.48°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Executive Aviation Valencia; 3215 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Valence.
Nantes Atlantique (LFRS)
On the arrival side, Nantes Atlantique (LFRS) serves Nantes from 47.15°N / 1.61°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aéro Services Nantes; 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to La Baule / Noirmoutier.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 857 km · 463 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h23
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Executive Aviation Valencia — Valencia Airport (LEVC / VLC)
- Arrival FBO
- Aéro Services Nantes — Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE)
- Departure runway
- 3215 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- La Baule / Noirmoutier
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Valence to Nantes?
About 1h23 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 857 km great-circle between LEVC and LFRS.
Which aircraft suits Valence → Nantes?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2900 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Valencia Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Executive Aviation Valencia.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.