Private jet cost
Berlin → Chicago
A private flight from Berlin to Chicago covers 3,841 nautical miles (7,113 km) and takes about 8h 08m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $135K – $210K one-way — about $43,076 per seat.
3,841 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 08m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.1h vs 12.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,346 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 711 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 16m | $63,539 – $94,332 | $99,414 – $132K | $105K – $145K | $19,734 | 2,335 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 41m | $62,742 – $89,531 | $98,833 – $127K | $105K – $140K | $19,034 | 2,618 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 57m | $69,695 – $101K | $109K – $143K | $117K – $160K | $21,394 | 3,928 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 47m | $81,835 – $120K | $128K – $168K | $137K – $189K | $25,199 | 5,381 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 24m | $98,593 – $144K | $154K – $202K | $164K – $227K | $30,348 | 6,297 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 13m | $123K – $191K | $193K – $268K | $206K – $300K | $39,348 | 7,722 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 08m | $135K – $210K | $209K – $292K | $224K – $331K | $43,076 | 9,346 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 39m | $216K – $394K | $337K – $549K | $358K – $614K | $76,252 | 18,624 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 Berlin–Chicago non-stop
Berlin: where you’d land
- Schönhagen Airport EDAZ
Business-aviation airport · 4,954 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs - Berlin Brandenburg Airport EDDB
Airport with private terminal · 13,123 ft runway · 40 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 | 9,346 kg | $43,076 |
| Airline, economy | 12.1 h | 711 kg | Typically $854–$2,134 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.6 h | 2845 kg | Typically $3,556–$8,536 |
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.