Top 10 Speediest Aircraft of 2024

For almost three decades, the Concorde supersonic jet allowed travelers to soar faster than the speed of sound, reaching speeds of 1,350 mph and cutting transatlantic flight times to under three hours —twice as fast as today’s commercial flights. Unfortunately, the iconic Concorde was retired in 2003, leaving commercial air travel significantly slower.

However, for those looking to travel at high speeds, flying privately can still provide a taste of the Concorde’s speed. Private jets can reach speeds close to Mach 1, or 767 mph, which is the speed of sound.

If you’re looking to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, here are some of the fastest non-military jets in the world that can help you do just that.