Private jets to Miami
London to Miami is a long transatlantic flight best made nonstop in a heavy or ultra-long-range jet. Most private jets use Opa-locka Executive, a business aviation airport about 35 minutes from downtown Miami and 30 minutes from Miami Beach.
Miami at a glance
- From London
- About 9h 40m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN)
- Suits
- heavy, ultra long range
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Miami
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 9h 40m
Farnborough, 3,823 nm - From Manchester
- About 9h 30m
Manchester, 3,751 nm - From Liverpool
- About 9h 25m
Liverpool John Lennon, 3,731 nm - From Birmingham
- About 9h 35m
Birmingham, 3,777 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 9h 20m
Edinburgh, 3,697 nm - From Glasgow
- About 9h 15m
Glasgow, 3,661 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Miami Opa-locka (OPF). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- The flight time shown is westbound into the prevailing winds. Flying back to London is usually quicker.
- US customs at Opa-locka closes at midnight. Very late international arrivals may be routed to Miami International, where customs works around the clock.
- Art Basel in early December and the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fill the private terminals, so book early for those dates.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Miami from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy | Dassault Falcon 7X | 12–14 | 5,950 nm | London to Dubai or New York nonstop |
| Ultra long range | Bombardier Global 7500 | 14–19 | 7,700 nm | Intercontinental, with a private bedroom |
Flying to Miami: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Miami?
About 9 hours 40 minutes westbound in a heavy or ultra-long-range jet. The return to London is usually quicker with the prevailing tailwind.
Which airport do private jets use in Miami?
Mostly Opa-locka Executive (OPF), about 35 minutes from downtown Miami. Miami International (MIA) is the option for very late arrivals.
How long is a private flight to Miami from elsewhere in the UK?
About 9h 30m from Manchester, 9h 25m from Liverpool, 9h 35m from Birmingham, 9h 20m from Edinburgh, 9h 15m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
