No — an Embraer Phenom 300 cannot fly New York to London nonstop. The Phenom 300 has a range of about 2,010 nautical miles, while the New York–London crossing is roughly 3,000 nm. That is a shortfall of nearly 1,000 nm, so the light jet must make at least one fuel stop. It is an outstanding transcontinental aircraft — but not a nonstop transatlantic one.
- Verdict
- Not nonstop. Requires one (sometimes two) fuel stops.
- Phenom 300 range
- ~2,010 nm (one of the best-selling light jets in the world).
- Route distance
- ~3,000 nm great circle — about 1,000 nm beyond the jet's range.
- Typical crossing
- New York → Gander/Goose Bay → Keflavik or Shannon → London.
The Short Answer
The Phenom 300 is a light jet built for short-to-medium missions, and it excels at them — coast-to-coast US trips, the Caribbean, and quick regional hops. The North Atlantic, however, is a ~3,000 nm open-water crossing. With ~2,010 nm of range, the Phenom 300 simply does not have the fuel to make it in one leg with the required reserves, so a nonstop crossing is not possible.
The Range Gap
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| New York → London (great circle) | ~3,000 nm |
| Range needed with reserves & headwinds | ~3,500+ nm |
| Embraer Phenom 300 range | ~2,010 nm |
| Shortfall | ~1,000–1,500 nm |
Even in perfect conditions, the route is roughly 50% longer than the Phenom 300's maximum range — and real crossings demand fuel reserves plus an allowance for westbound headwinds, widening the gap further.
How a Phenom 300 Crosses the Atlantic
Light jets do cross the Atlantic — just not in one leg. A typical Phenom 300 routing breaks the trip into shorter hops, each well within its range:
- New York → Gander (YQX) or Goose Bay (YYR), Canada — the traditional North Atlantic jumping-off points.
- → Keflavik (KEF), Iceland — the shortest oceanic leg, keeping fuel within reserves.
- → London — the final hop into the UK.
That means a longer travel day and an extra stop or two. For a one-stop crossing with more comfort, a super-midsize or heavy jet is the better fit.
Which Jets Fly New York to London Nonstop
Nonstop transatlantic range starts around the super-midsize class and is routine for heavy and ultra-long-range jets:
| Aircraft | Range | NYC–London nonstop? |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G650 | ~7,000 nm | Yes, with huge margin |
| Gulfstream G550 / Bombardier Global | ~6,000–6,750 nm | Yes |
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | ~4,000 nm | Yes |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | ~3,500 nm | Yes, in favorable winds |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | ~2,010 nm | No — fuel stop required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Phenom 300 has a range of about 2,010 nautical miles, while New York to London is roughly 3,000 nm. The light jet falls about 1,000 nm short and must make at least one fuel stop — it is not a nonstop transatlantic aircraft.
Yes, but only with fuel stops. A common light-jet routing is New York to Gander or Goose Bay in Canada, then Keflavik (Iceland) or Shannon (Ireland), then on to London — typically one or two stops and a longer travel day.
Realistically about 3,500+ nm to cover the ~3,000 nm route with reserves and headwind allowance. That puts nonstop crossings in the realm of super-midsize, heavy, and ultra-long-range jets — not light jets like the Phenom 300.
Ultra-long-range and heavy jets such as the Gulfstream G650, G550, Bombardier Global series, Dassault Falcon 8X/7X, and Challenger 650 all make the crossing nonstop. Some super-midsize jets like the Citation Longitude can do it in favorable winds.
About 2,010 nm — enough for US transcontinental routes like New York to Los Angeles or coast-to-coast trips, and for Caribbean and short transborder flights, but not an ocean crossing without stopping.
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