Charter route · Northeast
Los Angeles → Teterboro
KVNY → KTEB · 2,129 nm · 5h 08m typical block · $87,500–$122,500 heavy jet
2,129 nm
Distance
5h 08m
Block time (heavy jet)
$87,500–$122,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Los Angeles–Teterboro run covers 2,129 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 5h 08m block time from KVNY to KTEB.
Teterboro peaks Year-round — strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KTEB tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 8h 17m | $25,000–$35,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 5h 42m | $40,000–$56,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 5h 31m | $55,000–$77,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 15m | $63,000–$88,000 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 5h 08m | $87,500–$122,500 |
Estimates only — class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby alternates
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Los Angeles
04 / Answers
Los Angeles to Teterboro: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Teterboro?
The trip covers about 2,129 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 5h 08m block time on a heavy jet — a light jet runs about 5h 42m, a heavy jet about 5h 08m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Teterboro cost?
One-way estimates run $87,500–$122,500 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $25,000 (turboprop) to $122,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Los Angeles and Teterboro?
Departures typically use KVNY, KBUR, KLAX; arrivals use KTEB, KHPN, KFRG, KMMU. When KTEB is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include JRA, 6N5, 6N7, KLGA.
What size aircraft is right for Los Angeles to Teterboro?
At 2,129 nm, most charters book a heavy jet (Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, 12–19 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Los Angeles to Teterboro?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up — they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.