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Lihue to Van Nuys

LIHLihueLihue
VNYVan NuysVan Nuys

Departed

18th August 2026

Passengers

9 pax

Last listed

Price on request

Duration

5h 19m

Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 601-3A

LIHVNYLihueVan Nuys5h 19m · 2,610 mi

About this flight

Departing Lihue for Van Nuys, this empty leg bridges the tranquil island rhythms of Kauai with the entertainment energy of Los Angeles, a pairing that comes alive during the height of the summer vacation season. Travellers heading home from a Hawaiian break, or heading out to the West Coast for business and leisure, will find this route a natural fit, avoiding the congestion of commercial transpacific connections through larger hub airports. Van Nuys itself remains one of the busiest and most convenient private aviation gateways to greater Los Angeles.

The aircraft assigned to this sector is a Challenger 601-3A/ER, a heavy jet respected for its wide-body cabin, smooth ride and long-range capability. With room for up to nine passengers, the interior allows for a proper stand-up cabin, comfortable seating configurations and enough space to work or relax over the ocean crossing. This model has long been a favourite among operators for its blend of range, reliability and cabin comfort on demanding overwater missions.

As an empty leg, this Lihue to Van Nuys sector represents an outstanding opportunity to charter a heavy jet on a route that is otherwise infrequently available in this direction. Anyone travelling between Kauai and Southern California this August should consider this private jet charter a rare and well-timed alternative to scheduled airline service.

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The Bombardier Challenger 601-3A empty leg listed here flew on 18th August 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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Testimonials

What our customers say about us

01/16

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

S.M.Private Client