Crossing the Atlantic privately is a heavy-jet mission. Here's what it costs, which aircraft can do it nonstop, and what to plan for.
A transatlantic crossing — New York to London is the classic — needs a heavy or ultra-long-range jet to fly nonstop in comfort. Expect 6–7 hours eastbound and a meaningful price tag, but also a true flying office or bedroom for the crossing.
| Route | Suitable class | Block time | Indicative all-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York – London | Heavy / ULR | ~6.5–7 hr | $80,000–$150,000 |
| New York – Paris | Heavy / ULR | ~7 hr | $85,000–$155,000 |
| Miami – London | Ultra-long-range | ~8.5 hr | $110,000–$180,000 |
| Boston – Geneva | Heavy | ~6.5 hr | $80,000–$140,000 |
| Empty-leg (transatlantic) | Varies | Varies | 25–60% off above |
Indicative 2026 figures for planning only; real pricing depends on aircraft, availability, routing, repositioning and fuel. Request a quote for live numbers.
On a 7-hour crossing the cabin is a workplace and a bedroom. Secure, high-bandwidth connectivity and protected devices turn the flight into productive, private time — which is exactly the layer Obsidian Helm manages for frequent long-haul flyers.
Tell us the mission — route, dates, passengers, ownership vs charter — and we route you to vetted operators and brokers, then handle the technology and security side as your private office. One confidential brief; no spam, no broker storm.
Request a Private QuoteIndependent guidance. Where we introduce partner operators, an arrangement may exist — it never changes your price or our advice.
Once you fly private, the cabin becomes an office: Starlink/Ka-band connectivity, crew devices, scheduling and payments — all targets. Obsidian Helm is the private technology & cybersecurity office that secures the jet, the household and the ventures behind it. Remote, discreet, under NDA.
Yacht, Jet & EstateNew York to London runs roughly $80,000–$150,000 one-way on a heavy or ultra-long-range jet in 2026. Longer crossings like Miami–London cost more.
Heavy and ultra-long-range jets — Gulfstream G600/G650/G700, Bombardier Global 6500/7500/8000, Falcon 8X/10X. Many super-midsize jets can do select East Coast–Europe pairs in favourable conditions.
About 6.5–7 hours eastbound, often a little longer westbound against prevailing winds. A nonstop crossing avoids airline connections entirely.
Yes, though less frequent than domestic legs. When a heavy jet must reposition across the Atlantic, the empty leg can sell at 25–60% off — valuable if your timing is flexible.
