Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Zurich ➔ Nantes
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,420 km
Average flight time
~7h 50m
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 Zurich 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
The Zurich – Nantes sector links Zürich Kloten (LSZH) to Nantes Atlantique (LFRS) over 766 km great-circle, about 1h16 airborne in a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Nantes Atlantique (2900 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Zürich Kloten (LSZH)
Zürich Kloten (LSZH / ZRH) is a major business field at 47.46°N / 8.55°E, Switzerland. Runway: 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Jet Aviation Zurich. Helicopter link: St. Moritz / Davos.
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
- 766 km · 414 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h16
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Jet Aviation Zurich — Zürich Kloten (LSZH / ZRH)
- Arrival FBO
- Aéro Services Nantes — Nantes Atlantique (LFRS / NTE)
- Departure runway
- 3700 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
International sector Suisse → France: 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 Zurich to Nantes?
About 1h16 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 766 km great-circle between LSZH and LFRS.
Which aircraft suits Zurich → 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 Zürich Kloten?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Jet Aviation Zurich.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Suisse → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.