Private jet cost
Basel → Scottsdale
A private flight from Basel to Scottsdale covers 4,946 nautical miles (9,159 km) and takes about 10h 24m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $170K – $266K one-way — about $54,421 per seat.
4,946 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 24m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.4h vs 14.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,935 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 916 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 58m | $81,533 – $121K | $128K – $170K | $133K – $182K | $25,330 | 3,009 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 25m | $79,284 – $113K | $125K – $160K | $131K – $173K | $24,071 | 3,334 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 20m | $90,972 – $132K | $143K – $186K | $150K – $203K | $27,918 | 5,141 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 02m | $109K – $160K | $171K – $224K | $180K – $245K | $33,607 | 7,176 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 48m | $122K – $179K | $190K – $250K | $201K – $275K | $37,629 | 7,906 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 34m | $152K – $237K | $238K – $332K | $250K – $364K | $48,730 | 9,691 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 24m | $170K – $266K | $263K – $369K | $278K – $408K | $54,421 | 11,935 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 48m | $299K – $540K | $468K – $756K | $489K – $821K | $104,861 | 25,411 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–Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 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) | 11.4 h | 11,935 kg | $54,421 |
| Airline, economy | 14.4 h | 916 kg | Typically $1,099–$2,748 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.9 h | 3664 kg | Typically $4,580–$10,991 |
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.