Private jet cost
Barcelona → Chicago
A private flight from Barcelona to Chicago covers 3,831 nautical miles (7,094 km) and takes about 8h 07m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $134K – $210K one-way — about $42,973 per seat.
3,831 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 07m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.1h vs 12.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,322 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 709 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 | 3 fuel stops | 16h 14m | $63,408 – $94,134 | $99,213 – $132K | $105K – $145K | $19,693 | 2,330 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 39m | $62,629 – $89,365 | $98,660 – $126K | $105K – $140K | $18,999 | 2,613 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 55m | $69,555 – $101K | $109K – $142K | $117K – $159K | $21,351 | 3,919 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 45m | $81,657 – $119K | $127K – $167K | $136K – $188K | $25,143 | 5,368 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 23m | $98,381 – $144K | $154K – $202K | $164K – $227K | $30,282 | 6,282 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 12m | $123K – $191K | $193K – $268K | $205K – $300K | $39,263 | 7,704 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 07m | $134K – $210K | $209K – $292K | $224K – $331K | $42,973 | 9,322 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 38m | $216K – $393K | $336K – $548K | $357K – $613K | $76,070 | 18,577 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 Barcelona–Chicago non-stop
Barcelona: where you’d land
- Girona-Costa Brava Airport LEGE
Airport with private terminal · 7,874 ft runway · 75 min to centre · customs - Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport LEBL
Major hub · 10,997 ft runway · 20 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) | 9.1 h | 9,322 kg | $42,973 |
| Airline, economy | 12.1 h | 709 kg | Typically $851–$2,128 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.6 h | 2838 kg | Typically $3,547–$8,513 |
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.