Private jet cost
Basel → Los Angeles
A private flight from Basel to Los Angeles covers 5,104 nautical miles (9,452 km) and takes about 10h 43m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $175K – $274K one-way — about $56,043 per seat.
5,104 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 43m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.7h vs 14.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,306 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 945 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 | 21h 32m | $83,586 – $124K | $131K – $174K | $136K – $187K | $25,975 | 3,090 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 51m | $81,060 – $116K | $127K – $164K | $134K – $177K | $24,618 | 3,415 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 42m | $93,173 – $136K | $146K – $191K | $154K – $208K | $28,602 | 5,276 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 24m | $112K – $164K | $175K – $230K | $184K – $251K | $34,478 | 7,373 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 09m | $125K – $184K | $195K – $257K | $206K – $282K | $38,670 | 8,136 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 55m | $157K – $244K | $244K – $341K | $257K – $373K | $50,071 | 9,972 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 43m | $175K – $274K | $271K – $380K | $286K – $419K | $56,043 | 12,306 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 09m | $307K – $555K | $480K – $777K | $501K – $842K | $107,732 | 26,151 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–Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 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) | 11.7 h | 12,306 kg | $56,043 |
| Airline, economy | 14.8 h | 945 kg | Typically $1,134–$2,836 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.3 h | 3781 kg | Typically $4,726–$11,342 |
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.