Private jet cost
Cape Town → Sydney
A private flight from Cape Town to Sydney covers 5,934 nautical miles (10,989 km) and takes about 25h 14m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $98,006 – $146K one-way — about $30,448 per seat.
5,934 nm
Great-circle distance
25h 14m
Flight time (turboprop)
26.2h vs 16.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,623 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1099 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 | 5 fuel stops | 25h 14m | $98,006 – $146K | $153K – $204K | $159K – $217K | $30,448 | 3,623 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 50m | $94,512 – $135K | $149K – $191K | $155K – $204K | $28,703 | 3,988 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 41m | $105K – $153K | $164K – $215K | $171K – $232K | $32,196 | 5,985 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 17m | $127K – $186K | $198K – $260K | $207K – $281K | $39,052 | 8,411 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 42m | $153K – $224K | $238K – $313K | $249K – $338K | $47,038 | 9,847 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 40m | $178K – $279K | $278K – $389K | $290K – $421K | $57,118 | 11,451 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 10m | $217K – $338K | $339K – $472K | $354K – $511K | $69,464 | 15,112 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 57m | $349K – $633K | $545K – $885K | $566K – $950K | $122,821 | 30,036 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 Cape Town–Sydney non-stop
Cape Town: where you’d land
- Cape Town International Airport FACT
Major hub · 10,502 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 26.2 h | 3,623 kg | $30,448 |
| Airline, economy | 16.5 h | 1099 kg | Typically $1,319–$3,297 |
| Airline, first / business | 16 h | 4396 kg | Typically $5,494–$13,187 |
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.