(Newswire.net — September 27, 2019) — Private Jet speed is without a doubt one of the most critical details any flyer, especially one dealing with time constraints, needs to know. There are plenty of times when the travel distance and speed of a plane may force you to consider a different type or size of aircraft, than the cargo or number of passengers on a plane.
Private Jet Speed
This article outlines the average speeds of private jets and the factors that determine the differences in plane speeds. It also explains some of the factors that affect a plane’s speed besides the speed that a plane is capable of flying.
Private Jets allow flyers to save a great deal of time over commercial flights by avoiding lengthy boarding processes and even more time by flying directly to your destination, which may not always be possible with commercial flights. Invariably, private jets are almost always faster than commercial planes.
Average Speed of Private Jets
It’s obvious that different private jet classes will have varying average speeds. Within charter jet categories, however, some planes are faster than others. Here are the average speeds for the different private jet categories.
- Turbo Props – 250 to 315 mph
- Light jets – 400 to 480 mph
- Midsize Jets, SuperMid Jets and Heavy Jets – 400-500 mph
Jets such as the Citation X and the Gulfstream G650 can fly at 565 knots. (one knot is equal to a nautical mile, which is 1852 meters).
Factors that Affect Flight Speed
- Flight Altitude
- Weather
- Turbulence
- Jet Streams
- Headwinds
All these factors, in addition to the specific jet have an impact on the aircraft’s speed.
Private jets will often climb quicker than their commercial counterparts, which means they can reach their optimum altitude and take more direct routes than typical airline flights, which can result in even shorter flying times. Moreover, an airliner’s luggage and passenger weight will restrict its ability to reach its optimum flying speed and height.
Make up for Lost Time with Private Jet Charters
Private jets offer plenty of flexibility. For instance, you get to determine the time your flight leaves so that it’s most convenient for your needs. You can plan overnight flights or leave longer flights at the end of the business day so your team can sleep on the flight and arrive fresh and ready to.
Business capabilities on private jets also allow you to conduct business during the flight if you’d rather leverage the time in transit to teleconference with the home office, conduct research or take care of last-minute preparations. Private planes also give you privacy that’s unavailable on commercial planes which makes conducting business during the flight even more practical.
Finally, private jets give you access to more airports around the world than commercial airlines. This allows you to land much closer to your destination and substantially reduce commute times.
Bottom Line
The ever-increasing demand for private flying and the globalization of businesses have been pushing the private aviation industry towards safer, faster, cheaper and larger aircraft to meet customer needs. This industry is being fueled by technological advancement, and private jet speed continues to increase with manufacturers and designers constantly working to build faster and more economical planes.