Can you fly a private jet over the ocean?

Although many private jet charter flights are used for shorter hops, private transatlantic flights offer the ultimate in privacy, flexibility and comfort for a longer trip. There are many reasons that clients would choose a private flight across the Atlantic.



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airplanes generally fly from the U.S. across the Pacific to Australia because it usually saves time and fuel, and is considered safe, especially with modern aircraft.

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In short, private jets can fly almost anywhere. Where there is an airstrip, you can land a small private jet. Flying on a private jet offers luxury and convenience and an amazing way to experience the air.

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Flying a private plane to The Bahamas is truly simple and well within the capabilities of the lightest single engine aircraft. Nearly every day, our weather is as clear as our water.

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Travel on Your Own Terms. Elevate your travel experience to Hawaii with a variety of private aviation options. Enjoy peace of mind and the highest safety standards in private travel, along with access to special pricing through our air charter partners for a secure and seamless flight.

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Do I need a passport and visa to fly in my own private jet? No, you don't. However, if you want to fly your hypothetical private jet to another country, well, you're going to need at least a passport.

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Hangar fees Unless you have space in the garage, you'll have to rent or buy a space in an airport hangar. Depending on the hangar location, renting a private hangar will be around $3,000 per month.

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Bombardier Global 7500 As you guess, this range is outstanding. No wonder that, in 2019, this aircraft flew from Sydney to Detroit in 17 hours without stopping, setting the new record for the longest journey ever. Thanks to its design, the Bombardier Global 7500 can travel at a speed of 516 knots.

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Yes, private planes are allowed to land at public airports. Many private pilots choose to land at public airports instead of private ones due to their convenient locations and availability of services.

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Most flights are intended to spend as little time as possible over water, since storms are more common over the ocean than on land. An aircraft would not be safe to fly over the Pacific Ocean due to the stormy weather and frequent lightning strikes that occur there.

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The longest over water route in the world is the stretch between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Even between Hawaii and Tokyo there are alternate airports available, such as Midway Island (hence the name “Midway”). Going across the North Atlantic, alternates include Iceland and Greenland.

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Within a fully enclosed lav, you can expect the amenities to vary, however most private planes will have a toilet, possibly a sink or wash basin, and a vanity mirror. A very interesting factor, many private jets have a “Certified Lav Seat”.

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HOURS OF USE AND QUANTITY OF AVAILABLE AIRCRAFT On average, business jets up to 25 years old may only have about 12,000 hours on them, and when they're well-maintained aircraft can easily last for 25,000 hours.

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Bombardier's Global family are also regular transatlantic choices, with the Global 7500 now outflying Gulfstream G650ER, and other Globals, such as the 600, 500 and Global Express also capable of many nonstop routes across the Atlantic. Dassault's Falcon 7X and 8X are also popular choices, with a similar range.

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Can I choose my flight departure time ? Generally, private jet can take off at time requested by clients. However, some airports are not open 24/7 and additional fees may apply if passengers wish to take off or land outside of the airport normal hours of operations.

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It can be more affordable to fly privately if the cost is shared among all the passengers. When you book a private jet charter, you're renting the entire aircraft. Bringing other paying passengers with you can reduce the cost.

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