Charter route · West Coast
Westchester → Van Nuys
KHPN → KVNY · 2,145 nm · 5h 11m typical block · $88,000–$123,000 heavy jet
2,145 nm
Distance
5h 11m
Block time (heavy jet)
$88,000–$123,000
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The Westchester–Van Nuys run covers 2,145 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 5h 11m block time from KHPN to KVNY.
Van Nuys 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 KVNY 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 20m | $25,000–$35,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 5h 44m | $40,000–$56,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 5h 33m | $55,500–$78,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 17m | $63,500–$88,500 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 5h 11m | $88,000–$123,000 |
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
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Westchester
04 / Answers
Westchester to Van Nuys: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Westchester to Van Nuys?
The trip covers about 2,145 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 5h 11m block time on a heavy jet — a light jet runs about 5h 44m, a heavy jet about 5h 11m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Westchester to Van Nuys cost?
One-way estimates run $88,000–$123,000 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $25,000 (turboprop) to $123,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Westchester and Van Nuys?
Departures typically use KHPN, KBDR; arrivals use KVNY, KBUR, KSNA. When KVNY is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KSMO, KLAX, KHHR, KLGB.
What size aircraft is right for Westchester to Van Nuys?
At 2,145 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 Westchester to Van Nuys?
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.