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Private jets offer wealthy travelers the convenience of choosing their departure times and accessing a wider range of airports compared to commercial flights. These jets, although smaller than commercial airliners, possess remarkable range capabilities, enabling them to reach global destinations. Many private jets can even undertake direct flights across the Pacific Ocean.
For journeys such as Los Angeles to Tokyo, spanning approximately 4,760 nautical miles (5,475 miles), large private jets or corporate airliners converted into business jets are typically required. This includes models like the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) and Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ). Ultra-long-range business jets also make this trip possible without stops, flying over 6,000 nautical miles (6,905 miles) and accommodating up to 19 passengers depending on configuration. Manufacturers such as Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault dominate this category.
Gulfstream's G800 is noteworthy for its unprecedented range of 8,200 nautical miles (9,400 miles) and top speed of Mach 0.935 (617 mph). The G700 offers a maximum range of 7,750 nautical miles (8,920 miles). Other Gulfstream models capable of Pacific crossings include the G650ER and variants like the G500 and G600.
