Gulfstream G700 Beats Los Angeles-to-Farnborough Record by 19 Minutes | Aviation International News

Gulfstream G700 Beats L.A.-Farnborough Record

Gulfstream said the record adds to a growing list of city-pair records

A Gulfstream G700 in flight at twilight — Gulfstream’s G700 reclaimed the Los Angeles-to-Farnborough city-pair speed record, covering 4,740 nautical miles in 8 hours 27 minutes.

By Amy Wilder • Writer

July 30, 2026

A Gulfstream G700 flew from Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) to Farnborough Airport (EGLF) in 8 hours 27 minutes, covering 4,740 nm (8,778 km) and besting the previous city-pair speed record by 19 minutes, according to Gulfstream.

The flight was measured from takeoff to touchdown, consistent with standard aviation speed record methodology. Gulfstream said the record adds to a growing list of city-pair records set by its fleet.

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