Private jet cost
Basel → Chicago
A private flight from Basel to Chicago covers 3,814 nautical miles (7,064 km) and takes about 8h 05m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $134K – $209K one-way — about $42,805 per seat.
3,814 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 05m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.1h vs 12h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,284 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 706 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 10m | $63,195 – $93,812 | $98,885 – $132K | $105K – $144K | $19,626 | 2,322 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 37m | $62,445 – $89,096 | $98,377 – $126K | $105K – $139K | $18,943 | 2,605 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 53m | $69,327 – $101K | $109K – $142K | $116K – $159K | $21,280 | 3,905 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 43m | $81,367 – $119K | $127K – $167K | $136K – $188K | $25,053 | 5,348 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 21m | $98,033 – $143K | $153K – $201K | $164K – $226K | $30,174 | 6,258 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 10m | $123K – $190K | $192K – $267K | $204K – $299K | $39,124 | 7,675 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 05m | $134K – $209K | $208K – $291K | $223K – $330K | $42,805 | 9,284 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 36m | $215K – $391K | $335K – $546K | $356K – $611K | $75,772 | 18,500 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 Basel–Chicago non-stop
Basel: where you’d land
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg LFSB
Airport with private terminal · 12,795 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
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 | 9,284 kg | $42,805 |
| Airline, economy | 12 h | 706 kg | Typically $848–$2,119 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.5 h | 2826 kg | Typically $3,532–$8,477 |
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.