Private Jet Van Nuys to Cavallo

Spanning some 5,440 nautical miles, the crossing from Southern California to the granite shores of Cavallo demands genuine long-range capability rather than a standard business jet. Van Nuys Airport, the preferred gateway for Los Angeles-area private aviation, offers the discretion, slot availability and FBO expertise that busy principals expect before a transatlantic departure. An aircraft such as the Gulfstream G650ER or Bombardier Global 7500 suits the sector well, each able to cover the distance without a technical stop while cruising above 45,000 feet, comfortably clear of commercial traffic and most weather. Cavallo, a small private island within the Lavezzi archipelago off the southern tip of Corsica, has long drawn a discreet European set to its car-free lanes, pink granite outcrops and clear waters looking across the Strait of Bonifacio towards Sardinia. There is no runway on the island itself; travellers typically route via Figari-Sud Corse before a short transfer onto Cavallo. The nearby citadel town of Bonifacio, perched on white limestone cliffs above its old harbour, makes for an easy excursion during a stay, along with the walking trails and beaches of the Lavezzi nature reserve nearby. This pairing suits Los Angeles-based travellers after a complete change of scene, trading the San Fernando Valley for a Mediterranean island retreat prized for its privacy rather than its nightlife. With cabins built for long sectors, both recommended aircraft allow passengers to arrive rested and ready for the short onward hop, having crossed most of a continent and an ocean in a single unbroken leg from the West Coast.