Private jet cost
Budapest → Los Angeles
A private flight from Budapest to Los Angeles covers 5,403 nautical miles (10,007 km) and takes about 11h 20m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $184K – $289K one-way — about $59,121 per seat.
5,403 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 20m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.3h vs 15.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
13,008 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1001 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 | 22h 36m | $87,483 – $130K | $137K – $182K | $142K – $195K | $27,200 | 3,244 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 39m | $84,431 – $121K | $133K – $170K | $139K – $184K | $25,656 | 3,570 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 25m | $97,348 – $142K | $153K – $199K | $160K – $216K | $29,900 | 5,532 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 05m | $117K – $172K | $183K – $240K | $192K – $261K | $36,130 | 7,748 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 48m | $132K – $193K | $205K – $270K | $215K – $295K | $40,645 | 8,572 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 33m | $164K – $257K | $256K – $358K | $269K – $390K | $52,616 | 10,506 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 20m | $184K – $289K | $286K – $401K | $301K – $440K | $59,121 | 13,008 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 48m | $322K – $583K | $504K – $816K | $525K – $881K | $113,182 | 27,554 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–Los Angeles 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
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) | 12.3 h | 13,008 kg | $59,121 |
| Airline, economy | 15.4 h | 1001 kg | Typically $1,201–$3,002 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.9 h | 4003 kg | Typically $5,003–$12,008 |
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.