Fly privately from New York to London and let the jet stream do some of the work: the eastbound Atlantic crossing is the faster direction, often wheels-up at Teterboro after dinner and descending over the Thames by breakfast.
Why Fly Private from New York to London?
- Eastbound tailwinds cut the crossing to around 6h 30m nonstop
- Leave Manhattan 25 minutes before departure — no JFK security theatre
- Overnight cabins with flat berths on heavy and ultra-long-range jets
- Arrive at Farnborough with UK immigration cleared in the private terminal
- Frequent transatlantic empty legs make this a smart route for flexible dates
Nonstop or fuel stop?
Eastbound, the effective range requirement drops thanks to prevailing tailwinds, so heavy jets like the Legacy 650 cross comfortably nonstop and even some super-midsize aircraft can make it on favourable winter winds. When a fuel stop is needed — typically Gander or Keflavík — it adds under an hour. Ultra-long-range jets fly nonstop year-round with fuel to spare.
Popular Aircraft for This Route
- Praetor 500 – the economical crossing, one brief stop
- Legacy 650 – three-zone cabin, nonstop eastbound
- Global 5000 – wide cabin and full sleeping configuration
Which airports does this route use?
Teterboro sits just across the Hudson from Midtown and is the default New York departure point; Westchester County suits Connecticut and the Hamptons crowd via Republic. In London, Farnborough’s award-winning terminal is the favourite arrival, while Luton offers the longest operating hours and Stansted takes the largest aircraft without restriction.
Booking a Private Jet from New York to London
This is one of the best routes anywhere for empty-leg value, as operators reposition aircraft back to Europe every week. Send us your dates and we’ll quote both full charters and any matching empty legs across our vetted operator network.