Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → Detroit
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to Detroit covers 6,153 nautical miles (11,396 km) and takes about 26h 02m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $101K – $150K one-way — about $31,347 per seat.
6,153 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 02m
Flight time (turboprop)
27h vs 17h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,736 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1140 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 5 fuel stops | 26h 02m | $101K – $150K | $158K – $210K | $163K – $223K | $31,347 | 3,736 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 26m | $96,985 – $139K | $152K – $196K | $159K – $209K | $29,465 | 4,102 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 17h 57m | $114K – $165K | $178K – $233K | $186K – $250K | $34,887 | 6,442 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 47m | $131K – $191K | $204K – $268K | $213K – $289K | $40,264 | 8,686 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 11m | $157K – $230K | $246K – $323K | $256K – $348K | $48,487 | 10,167 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 09m | $184K – $288K | $287K – $401K | $299K – $433K | $58,985 | 11,842 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 36m | $224K – $349K | $349K – $487K | $364K – $526K | $71,722 | 15,627 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 26m | $360K – $654K | $563K – $914K | $584K – $979K | $126,818 | 31,065 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Abu Dhabi–Detroit non-stop
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27 h | 3,736 kg | $31,347 |
| Airline, economy | 17 h | 1140 kg | Typically $1,368–$3,419 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.5 h | 4558 kg | Typically $5,698–$13,675 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.