Chattanooga to Los Angeles flight time by private jet

How long is the flight from Chattanooga to Los Angeles?

The great-circle distance between Chattanooga and Los Angeles is 3,033 km (1,638 nautical miles). By private jet the flight takes between 4h 07m and 8h 17m block time depending on the aircraft class. For most travellers a Midsize jet fits: it covers the route nonstop in about 4h 40m.

• Light jet: 6h 20m (with one fuel stop)
• Midsize jet: 4h 40m (nonstop)
• Super midsize jet: 4h 25m (nonstop)
• Heavy jet: 4h 20m (nonstop)
• Ultra long range jet: 4h 07m (nonstop)

Empty legs and aircraft on the Chattanooga – Los Angeles route

Over the last 18 months we recorded 3 empty legs from Chattanooga to Los Angeles. The most frequent aircraft were Challenger 604. Most flights operate from (KCHA) to (KVNY).

Range and fuel stops

Not every jet can fly every route nonstop. With reserves, light jets reach about 2,800 km, super midsize jets around 5,500 km and ultra long range jets more than 11,000 km. If the destination is further away, the operator plans a fuel stop of roughly 45 minutes.

For transatlantic flights or routes to Asia the larger class often pays off: it costs more per hour but saves stops and therefore time.

• Turboprop / PC-12: up to approx. 2,200–2,800 km
• Light jet: up to approx. 2,800 km
• Midsize jet: up to approx. 3,700 km
• Super midsize jet: up to approx. 5,500 km
• Heavy jet: up to approx. 7,000 km
• Ultra long range: 11,000 km and more

Calculating the distance between airports

We calculate distance as the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the globe — and also show it in nautical miles, the standard unit in aviation. Because aircraft follow airways and approach procedures, the distance actually flown is slightly longer; the flight time already includes this.