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Newport News Williamsburg to Van Nuys

PHFNewport NewsNewport News
VNYVan NuysVan Nuys

Departed

11th September 2026

Passengers

12 pax

Last listed

Price on request

Duration

4h 50m

Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 601-3A

PHFVNYNewport NewsVan Nuys4h 50m · 2,347 mi

About this flight

This empty leg charter connects Newport News on Virginia's Chesapeake coast with Van Nuys in the heart of Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley, spanning almost the entire width of the United States in a single private jet journey. As autumn settles across the East Coast, this transcontinental route offers a swift escape from cooling Virginia skies to the enduring warmth of Southern California. Newport News/Williamsburg International sits close to Hampton Roads' shipping and defence industries, while Van Nuys Airport ranks among the busiest general aviation hubs in the country, placing travellers minutes from Los Angeles, Malibu, and the entertainment districts of Hollywood and Burbank. Few routes pair such contrasting coastlines with this level of convenience and speed.

The Challenger 601-3A/ER flying this leg is a heavy jet built for long-range comfort, easily covering the transcontinental distance without a fuel stop. Configured for up to twelve passengers, its wide-body stand-up cabin allows travellers to move freely, work at a table, or stretch out for rest during the multi-hour crossing. Generous baggage capacity suits both business travellers carrying equipment and families relocating with luggage, while a well-appointed galley and lavatory support genuine long-haul comfort. This aircraft category has long been favoured for cross-country private jet charter thanks to its blend of range, cabin space, and reliability.

Empty leg flights like this one exist because the aircraft must reposition from Newport News to Van Nuys regardless of passenger bookings, creating a rare opportunity to charter a heavy jet on a premium transcontinental route. Travellers who can align their plans with this fixed date benefit from the same aircraft, crew, and service standard as a full private charter. It is an efficient, sustainable way to experience heavy jet travel across America on a route not always readily available.

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The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A empty leg listed here flew on 11th September 2026. Empty legs on this route are listed from time to time, so here is what is open now, and you can ask us to email you when the next one appears.

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What is an empty leg flight?

An empty leg flight occurs when a private jet needs to return to its home base or reposition for the next charter without passengers.

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How flexible are empty leg flight times?

Empty leg flights have fixed departure times and destinations since they are repositioning flights. However, we have access to thousands of empty legs across the globe, so there is often flexibility in finding a flight that matches your schedule.

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Are empty leg flights safe?

Absolutely. Empty leg flights use the same aircraft, crews, and safety standards as regular charter flights.

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01/16

All went very well! Already planning next year's trip — might need a bigger jet for eight of us next time.

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