Heavy Jets

Heavy jets, also called large private jets or heavy business jets, are built for true long-range travel with a full-size cabin. Expect stand-up headroom, lie-flat seating, and full galleys for real meals. This category is defined by comfort and reach: cross-country nonstops, many transatlantic city pairs, and serious baggage space without squeezing the cabin.

Quick Facts for your Heavy Jet flight

• Best for: Heavy jets are ideal for eight to 14 travelers who want true long-range nonstops and generous space.
• Range: Nonstop reach is approximately 4,600 to 5,400 miles. New York to London is about 3,450 miles and is routine for many aircraft in this class.
• Luggage: Expect space for large roller bags, golf clubs, and skis for a full team. Capacity varies by aircraft within this category.
• Cabin: Cabins offer stand-up height for many travelers, lie-flat seating, a full galley, and Wi-Fi on most aircraft.
• Seating and layout: Club seating forward with conference or divan seating mid-cabin is common, with private areas toward the rear.
• Speed: Typical cruise speed is 530 to 570 mph. New York to Los Angeles is about five to five and a half hours, and Los Angeles to Honolulu about five hours.
• Quick recommendation: Choose a heavy jet when nonstop reach and a wider cabin matter most. Step up to an ultra long range jet for intercontinental nonstops that would otherwise need a stop.

Is a Heavy Jet Right for My Trip?

Choose a heavy jet charter when you need nonstop legs that beat connections and you want everyone to arrive rested. If your group is around 8-14 travelers with several bags each—golf clubs, skis, cases—a heavy jet balances space, speed, and range. You'll board from private terminals, set your schedule, and keep the whole trip under one roof. If your group is smaller and the legs are shorter, super-midsize jets can save budget with similar comfort on medium-haul routes. If your itinerary is ultra-long—intercontinental sectors beyond typical heavy-jet range—consider ultra long range jets. And if you're moving 25+ people, airliners will be more efficient.

Private Heavy Jet Charter: When Heavy Jets Make the Most Sense

Heavy jets shine on coast-to-coast missions, overnight red-eyes, and trips where sleeping on board saves a day of travel. They also make sense when meetings continue in flight—there's room to spread out, brief the team, and arrive ready. For international travel, heavy jets handle customs and immigration through private facilities where available, cutting ground time on both ends. The combination of range, speed, and service level is hard to match.

Best Missions for Heavy Jets: Coast-to-Coast Nonstops, Transatlantic Trips & Project Travel

Executives use heavy jets to connect headquarters with regional hubs without layovers. Families choose them for long-haul vacations with fewer stops and more room for luggage. Production and project teams value the cabin for planning sessions between sites. Long range heavy jets also cover many East Coast-Europe pairings and West Coast-Hawaii flights, depending on winds and payload. With smart flight planning, they keep your itinerary clean and your group comfortable.

How Much Luggage Can You Bring on a Heavy Jet Charter?

Most heavy jets include spacious, externally loaded baggage holds—often accessible during ground stops—and generous cabin stowage. Golf bags, skis, strollers, and hard cases usually fit without drama. The key is dimensions and weight: tell us what's coming, and we'll confirm fit and balance. For fragile items or valuables, we'll plan protective packing and where those pieces ride. Pets, medical equipment, or special catering needs are common—we'll coordinate approvals and handling up front.

Airports, Runway Access & Logistics for Heavy Jets

Heavy jets need more runway than light or midsize aircraft, but they still access a wide network of business-aviation airports. We'll balance runway length, performance, weather, and fees to pick the right field—often closer to your final Destination than major hubs. Internationally, permits, slots, and handling windows matter. Our ops team files routes, reserves parking, and coordinates ground services so turns are quick and predictable.

Ready to Charter a Heavy Jet? Book With Just Landed Jets

Share your dates, cities, passenger count, and baggage details. We'll compare heavy jets side-by-side—range, cabin layout, and operating costs—and present clear options for your mission. Just Landed Jets was built on trust and deep industry experience. From heavy jet charter to long range heavy jets for international trips, we manage every detail: schedules, permits, catering, and ground logistics. Ready to go? Contact Just Landed Jets to plan your heavy jet charter today.