Private jet cost
Budapest → Chicago
A private flight from Budapest to Chicago covers 4,198 nautical miles (7,775 km) and takes about 8h 52m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $146K – $228K one-way — about $46,746 per seat.
4,198 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 52m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.9h vs 12.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,183 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 777 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 | 17h 33m | $68,185 – $101K | $107K – $142K | $112K – $155K | $21,194 | 2,518 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 39m | $66,760 – $95,413 | $105K – $135K | $111K – $148K | $20,272 | 2,803 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 48m | $74,673 – $109K | $117K – $153K | $124K – $170K | $22,942 | 4,233 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 35m | $88,170 – $129K | $137K – $181K | $146K – $202K | $27,168 | 5,828 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 11m | $106K – $155K | $166K – $218K | $176K – $243K | $32,703 | 6,817 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 59m | $133K – $206K | $207K – $289K | $220K – $321K | $42,383 | 8,359 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 52m | $146K – $228K | $227K – $317K | $242K – $356K | $46,746 | 10,183 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 26m | $234K – $428K | $365K – $596K | $386K – $661K | $82,749 | 20,297 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 Budapest–Chicago non-stop
Budapest: where you’d land
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport LHBP
Major hub · 12,162 ft runway · 25 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) | 9.9 h | 10,183 kg | $46,746 |
| Airline, economy | 12.8 h | 777 kg | Typically $933–$2,332 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.3 h | 3110 kg | Typically $3,887–$9,330 |
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.