Private Jet Burbank to Capri

Hollywood Burbank Airport, long favoured by the entertainment industry for its proximity to the studios, is the departure point for a substantial 5,614 nautical mile crossing to Capri, a distance that calls for an ultra-long-range aircraft such as the Gulfstream G650ER or Global 7500, both capable of the sector non-stop while cruising as high as 51,000 feet, well above the weather and traffic encountered at typical commercial altitudes. It is a fitting pairing given Capri’s own long history as a retreat for film stars, from the golden age of Italian cinema through to the present day. Leaving Los Angeles behind, travellers arrive by helicopter into Capri Heliport, landing above an island defined by sheer limestone cliffs and narrow lanes closed to private cars. The Faraglioni sea stacks, three limestone towers rising from the sea off the southeastern coast, are visible from the Gardens of Augustus, terraced above the switchback Via Krupp path. The Blue Grotto continues to draw boatloads of visitors each morning to witness its distinctive cobalt light, an effect caused by sunlight refracting beneath the cave’s low entrance. Marina Grande handles the daily arrival of ferries from Naples, while the Piazzetta above remains the island’s evening gathering point, much as it has been since the 1950s. Anacapri, reached by the Monte Solaro chairlift, offers a quieter counterpart with panoramic views over the bay. This route suits Los Angeles-based travellers accustomed to discretion and glamour in equal measure, for whom the ultra-long-range comfort of a purpose-built cabin makes the length of the crossing feel considerably shorter than the distance itself might suggest.