Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 23m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Fly private between Geneva and Southend from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Geneva (GVA) to Southend (SEN) and Southend to Geneva — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Geneva and Southend is about 712 km (443 miles), or 385 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Geneva to Southend (and Southend to Geneva) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$26,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 19m | 1h 11m – 1h 27m | €12,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 23m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 21m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 19m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 19m | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 17m | €13,000 – €19,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 14m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Geneva–Southend, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Geneva, Switzerland: Geneva International Airport, Annecy Meythet airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Southend, United Kingdom: London Southend Airport, London Stansted Airport, Wattisham Airfield, London Biggin Hill Airport and North Weald Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Geneva: Geneva (GVA), Annemasse (LFLI); Southend: London (BQH, LCY), London, Essex (STN), Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SEN).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sat, most often around 10:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva → Southend | 85 | 79 min | 66 min | Cessna Citation XLS (11), Pilatus PC-12 (9), Embraer Phenom 300 (9), Bombardier Challenger 350 (6) |
| Southend → Geneva | 100 | 78 min | — | Embraer Phenom 300 (15), Cessna Citation XLS (11), Pilatus PC-12 (10), Bombardier Challenger 350 (10) |
185 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Geneva International Airport | London Southend Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LSGG / GVA | EGMC / SEN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,795 ft | 6,089 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,411 ft | 49 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Geneva to Southend can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: London Southend Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,089 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 89 ft to spare. The leg is 712 km.
Alternates within range: Annecy Meythet airport (5,348 ft, 34 km) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (6,628 ft, 69 km) · Annemasse Airfield (4,265 ft, 13 km) · Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield (2,200 ft, 27 km) · London Stansted Airport (10,003 ft, 47 km) · Wattisham Airfield (7,953 ft, 65 km) · London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 53 km) · North Weald Airfield (6,332 ft, 41 km)
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Geneva–Southend when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Geneva–Southend trip to about 1h 23m gate to gate.
The Geneva to Southend route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$26,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 23m gate to gate across the 712 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Geneva–Southend departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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