Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → Rio de Janeiro
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to Rio de Janeiro covers 6,352 nautical miles (11,764 km) and takes about 26h 44m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $103K – $154K one-way — about $32,158 per seat.
6,352 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 44m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.7h vs 17.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,838 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1176 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 44m | $103K – $154K | $162K – $216K | $167K – $228K | $32,158 | 3,838 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 58m | $99,217 – $142K | $156K – $200K | $162K – $214K | $30,152 | 4,205 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 25m | $116K – $170K | $183K – $238K | $190K – $255K | $35,747 | 6,612 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 14m | $134K – $197K | $209K – $275K | $218K – $296K | $41,358 | 8,934 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 37m | $162K – $237K | $252K – $331K | $263K – $356K | $49,795 | 10,456 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 34m | $189K – $296K | $295K – $413K | $307K – $445K | $60,671 | 12,196 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 01m | $231K – $359K | $359K – $501K | $374K – $540K | $73,761 | 16,093 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 52m | $370K – $673K | $578K – $940K | $599K – $1,005K | $130,429 | 31,995 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–Rio de Janeiro 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
Rio de Janeiro: where you’d land
- Jacarepaguá Airport SBJR
Business-aviation airport · 2,952 ft runway · 50 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport SBRJ
Airport with private terminal · 4,341 ft runway · 10 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport SBGL
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.7 h | 3,838 kg | $32,158 |
| Airline, economy | 17.4 h | 1176 kg | Typically $1,412–$3,529 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.9 h | 4706 kg | Typically $5,882–$14,117 |
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.