Private jet cost
Athens → Chicago
A private flight from Athens to Chicago covers 4,738 nautical miles (8,774 km) and takes about 9h 58m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $163K – $255K one-way — about $52,286 per seat.
4,738 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 58m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11h vs 14h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,448 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 877 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 13m | $78,829 – $117K | $123K – $164K | $129K – $177K | $24,480 | 2,903 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 16h 51m | $76,946 – $110K | $121K – $155K | $127K – $169K | $23,351 | 3,226 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 50m | $88,075 – $128K | $138K – $180K | $146K – $197K | $27,017 | 4,963 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 34m | $106K – $154K | $165K – $216K | $174K – $237K | $32,461 | 6,915 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 21m | $118K – $172K | $183K – $241K | $194K – $266K | $36,258 | 7,603 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 08m | $147K – $229K | $229K – $320K | $242K – $352K | $46,964 | 9,320 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 58m | $163K – $255K | $253K – $355K | $268K – $394K | $52,286 | 11,448 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 36m | $262K – $479K | $407K – $666K | $428K – $731K | $92,558 | 22,823 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 Athens–Chicago non-stop
Athens: where you’d land
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos LGAV
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11 h | 11,448 kg | $52,286 |
| Airline, economy | 14 h | 877 kg | Typically $1,053–$2,632 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.5 h | 3510 kg | Typically $4,387–$10,529 |
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.