Last updated November 8, 2026 · By Seth Semilof

The short answer depends on what you mean by nonstop. Plenty of private jets can fly the ocean itself in one leg. Far fewer can fly from New York to London, Paris or Geneva without landing, and even those jets do not do it on every day, with every load. This guide sets out what the manufacturers publish for range, class by class, how far the main New York to Europe trips are, and why a published maximum range is not the same as a planned nonstop flight. It also answers the Learjet question directly and shows how a fuel-stop routing through Gander and Shannon works.

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Published range by jet class

These are the figures the manufacturers publish, with the conditions they attach. Class labels are Haute Jets’ grouping; we list the Gulfstream G600 and Falcon 8X, both above 6,000 nm, as ultra-long-range, and Dassault itself places the Falcon 8X in the ultra-long-range segment. The Learjet 75 Liberty is out of production: Bombardier says it delivered its last Learjet aircraft in the first quarter of 2022, so its figure comes from Bombardier’s archived product page and applies to aircraft already in service.

ClassExample modelPublished rangeManufacturer’s stated conditions
LightBombardier Learjet 75 Liberty (out of production)2,080 nmTheoretical range, NBAA IFR reserves, ISA, long-range cruise, 4 passengers and 2 crew (Bombardier archived product page)
LightCessna Citation CJ4 Gen32,165 nmFerry mission at long-range cruise, NBAA IFR reserves (100 nm alternate), standard conditions, zero wind; Textron calls the data preliminary
MidsizeCessna Citation Latitude2,700 nmListed by Textron as four-passenger range
Super-midsizeBombardier Challenger 35003,400 nmTheoretical range, NBAA IFR reserves, ISA+15°C takeoff temperature, Mach 0.77, 4 passengers and 2 crew
Super-midsizeCessna Citation Longitude3,500 nmListed by Textron as four-passenger range
HeavyBombardier Challenger 6504,000 nmTheoretical range, NBAA IFR reserves, ISA, long-range cruise, 6 passengers and 2 crew
Ultra-long-rangeGulfstream G6006,600 nmNBAA IFR theoretical range at Mach 0.85, 8 passengers, 4 crew, NBAA IFR reserves
Ultra-long-rangeDassault Falcon 8X6,450 nm8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves
Ultra-long-rangeGulfstream G7007,750 nmNBAA IFR theoretical range at Mach 0.85, 8 passengers, 4 crew, NBAA IFR reserves
Ultra-long-rangeBombardier Global 80008,000 nmTheoretical range, NBAA IFR reserves, ISA, Mach 0.85, 8 passengers and 4 crew

Sources: manufacturer product pages listed under Sources, checked November 8, 2026. All figures are theoretical maximums under the stated conditions, not planning figures for a specific trip.

How far is it from New York to Europe?

TripGreat-circle distanceCompared with the range table
Teterboro (TEB) – London Luton (LTN)2,989 nmAbove the light and midsize figures in the table; below super-midsize and larger
Teterboro (TEB) – Farnborough (FAB)2,986 nmSame as Luton for planning purposes
Westchester (HPN) – London Luton (LTN)2,968 nmSlightly shorter than from Teterboro
Teterboro (TEB) – Paris Le Bourget (LBG)3,150 nmLess margin than London for super-midsize jets
Teterboro (TEB) – Geneva (GVA)3,352 nmClose to the super-midsize published figures
Teterboro (TEB) – Shannon (SNN)2,673 nmAbove the light-jet figures and close to the Citation Latitude’s 2,700 nm

Method: great-circle distances calculated with the haversine formula and a mean Earth radius of 3,440.065 nm from OurAirports airport coordinates, rounded to the nearest nautical mile. An ellipsoid calculation gives figures a few nautical miles higher. The route actually flown can be longer because of air traffic control routing and weather.

Set these distances against the range table and the pattern is clear on paper: light and midsize jets in the table fall short of New York to London, while the super-midsize jets and everything larger publish more range than the trip. Paris and Geneva leave super-midsize jets less margin. That is the starting point for planning, not the answer.

Why published range does not promise a nonstop crossing

Every manufacturer above attaches conditions to its range figure. Bombardier says actual range will be affected by speed, weather, selected options and other factors. Gulfstream says actual range will be affected by air traffic control routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors. On the North Atlantic, five things decide whether your flight goes nonstop.

Winds

NOAA explains that jet stream winds blow from west to east, and that the band shifts north and south. When a route runs into those winds, an eastbound flight can gain a tailwind and a westbound flight faces a headwind. A jet that flies New York to London nonstop may need a fuel stop on the way home. The operator plans from the forecast for your departure day.

Payload

Each figure assumes a stated load: four passengers for the Challenger 3500, six for the Challenger 650, eight for the Gulfstream and Falcon figures. Textron’s CJ4 Gen3 figure is for a ferry mission. More passengers and bags than the manufacturer assumed can mean less fuel or less range, so share your passenger count and baggage early.

Fuel reserves

Manufacturers calculate range with NBAA IFR reserves under their own assumptions. Your operator plans to the federal rule. Under 14 CFR 135.223, a Part 135 flight in IFR conditions must carry enough fuel, considering weather reports and forecasts, to reach the destination, fly on to an alternate airport and then fly 45 more minutes at normal cruising speed, unless the rule’s weather exception for the destination applies.

Routing

Gulfstream lists air traffic control routing among the factors that affect actual range. The route assigned over the ocean can be longer than the great-circle figures above, so a trip that sits close to an aircraft’s published range on paper leaves little room for that difference.

Diversions and operator approval

Under 14 CFR 135.364, a Part 135 certificate holder may not fly a planned route more than 180 minutes’ flying time, at one-engine-inoperative cruise speed in still air, from an adequate airport outside the continental United States unless the FAA approves the operation under the ETOPS rules in Appendix G. Extended over-water flights also need at least two approved independent navigation systems (135.165) and life preservers and liferafts for everyone on board (135.167). Whether a given aircraft and operator are equipped and approved for a particular oceanic routing is a question for the operator, and we ask it before we quote.

Can a Learjet fly across the Atlantic nonstop?

Not from New York to Europe. Teterboro to London Luton is about 2,989 nm, and the published figure for the Learjet 75 Liberty is 2,080 nm under Bombardier’s stated conditions: four passengers, two crew, NBAA IFR reserves, standard atmosphere and long-range cruise. Paris and Geneva are farther still. Bombardier delivered its last Learjet in the first quarter of 2022, so any Learjet you charter is an aircraft already in service.

A Learjet can still cross the ocean in legs. On a routing such as Teterboro, Gander, Shannon, the longest sector is Gander to Shannon at about 1,716 nm, which is below the Learjet 75 Liberty’s published figure. That ocean leg is itself a nonstop Atlantic crossing, but only if the operator’s planning for that aircraft, load and day works once winds, reserves, alternates and the over-water rules above are applied. Other Learjet models, such as the 45 and 60, have different ranges; ask for the figures for the specific aircraft on your quote. If you want New York to Europe without stopping, choose a larger jet.

Example fuel-stop routing: Teterboro, Gander, Shannon

For jets that cannot fly the whole trip in one leg, the crossing can be split at Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, and Shannon in western Ireland. Gander International Airport is run by the Gander International Airport Authority, which describes it as an international airport for passenger and cargo flights. Shannon Airport has a U.S. preclearance facility, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection lists Shannon among its preclearance locations; ask your operator whether preclearance can be used for your private flight home.

LegGreat-circle distanceWhat the operator checks
Teterboro (KTEB) – Gander (CYQX)957 nmGander weather and alternates, fuel and handling, customs arrangements
Gander (CYQX) – Shannon (EINN)1,716 nmThe ocean sector: winds, load, reserves, alternates on both sides, oceanic equipment and approvals
Shannon (EINN) – London Luton (EGGW)318 nmShort final leg; crew duty time for the whole day

Distances calculated from OurAirports coordinates with the same method as above. This is an example itinerary, not a planned route.

Short individual legs do not make an itinerary workable on their own. The operator also has to fit the whole day within crew limits: under 14 CFR 135.267, a two-pilot crew on an unscheduled flight may log no more than 10 hours of flight time in any 24 consecutive hours. Each stop adds ground time, and weather at the stop, or at its alternates, can change the plan. Other stops are possible, and the operator picks them for the aircraft and the day.

Which jet should you choose for the Atlantic?

  • Small group, time to spare: a light jet with fuel stops can work for some trips. Read our guide to the smallest private jets for an Atlantic crossing.
  • One flight to London most days: look at super-midsize jets such as the Challenger 3500 or Citation Longitude, or the Challenger 350 family, and accept that winds may still call for a stop.
  • Bigger group, more bags or a westbound return: heavy and ultra-long-range jets leave the most margin. Compare them in our guide to the best heavy jets from New York to Europe.
  • Thinking of a Learjet: see our Learjet 45 review for what the type does well, and plan Europe with fuel stops.

U.S. charter operators fly under FAA Part 135; see Part 91 vs Part 135 for what that means for crew, fuel and over-water rules.

Get a quote

Tell us your route, dates, passengers and bags, and we will send options, including whether the plan is nonstop or with a fuel stop. Quotes within 60 minutes. Request a quote or call (800) 257-5661. For the full trip, see our New York to London route page.

FAQs

Which private jets can fly across the Atlantic nonstop?

On published range, super-midsize jets such as the Challenger 3500 (3,400 nm) and Citation Longitude (3,500 nm) exceed the roughly 3,000 nm from New York to London, and heavy jets such as the Challenger 650 and ultra-long-range jets such as the Gulfstream G600, Falcon 8X, G700 and Global 8000 add more margin. Whether a specific flight goes nonstop depends on winds, payload, reserves and routing on the day, and the operator confirms it.

Can a Learjet fly across the Atlantic?

Yes, in legs. A Learjet cannot fly New York to London or Paris nonstop: Teterboro to London Luton is about 2,989 nm, and Bombardier listed 2,080 nm for the Learjet 75 Liberty, now out of production, under its stated conditions. The ocean leg itself can be a single sector on a shorter routing, such as Gander to Shannon at about 1,716 nm, if the operator’s planning for that aircraft, load and weather works on the day. Ranges differ between Learjet models, so ask for figures for the specific aircraft.

Does a jet’s published range mean it can fly my trip nonstop?

No. Manufacturers publish theoretical range under set conditions, such as a stated number of passengers, NBAA IFR reserves and a set cruise speed. Bombardier says actual range will be affected by speed, weather, selected options and other factors, and Gulfstream adds air traffic control routing. Your operator plans each flight with that day’s winds, load and alternate airports.

Why can a westbound Atlantic flight need a fuel stop when the eastbound flight did not?

NOAA explains that jet stream winds blow from west to east. When a route runs into those winds, a westbound flight from Europe flies into a headwind and covers less ground for the same fuel, so a jet that crossed nonstop eastbound may need a stop on the way back. The operator decides from the forecast for that day.

Where do smaller jets stop for fuel across the Atlantic?

One example routing from Teterboro is Gander, Newfoundland (CYQX), then Shannon, Ireland (EINN), then the destination. Teterboro to Gander is about 957 nm and Gander to Shannon about 1,716 nm. The operator chooses the actual stops based on the aircraft’s range with your load, weather at each airport and its alternates, airport services and crew duty limits.

How far is New York to London by private jet?

Teterboro to London Luton is about 2,989 nm and Teterboro to Farnborough about 2,986 nm on a great-circle calculation from OurAirports coordinates. The route actually flown can be longer because of air traffic control routing and weather.

What rules apply to charter flights over the Atlantic?

Under 14 CFR 135.223, a Part 135 flight in IFR conditions must carry fuel to the destination, then to an alternate airport, then 45 minutes at normal cruising speed, unless the weather exception applies. Under 135.364, a planned route more than 180 minutes from an adequate airport outside the continental US needs FAA ETOPS approval. Extended over-water flights also need two independent navigation systems (135.165) and life preservers and liferafts (135.167).

How do I get a quote for a transatlantic private jet?

Request a quote at https://www.hautejets.com/request-a-quote or call (800) 257-5661 with your route, dates, passengers and bags. Quotes within 60 minutes. No jet cards, no membership fees.

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