Private jet cost
Chicago → Abu Dhabi
A private flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi covers 6,311 nautical miles (11,689 km) and takes about 26h 35m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $103K – $153K one-way — about $31,992 per seat.
6,311 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 35m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.6h vs 17.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,817 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1169 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 | 26h 35m | $103K – $153K | $161K – $214K | $167K – $227K | $31,992 | 3,817 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 51m | $98,761 – $141K | $155K – $199K | $161K – $213K | $30,012 | 4,184 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 20m | $116K – $169K | $182K – $237K | $189K – $254K | $35,572 | 6,577 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 09m | $133K – $196K | $208K – $274K | $217K – $295K | $41,135 | 8,884 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 31m | $161K – $235K | $251K – $329K | $261K – $354K | $49,528 | 10,397 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 29m | $188K – $294K | $293K – $410K | $305K – $442K | $60,327 | 12,124 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 56m | $229K – $357K | $357K – $498K | $372K – $537K | $73,344 | 15,998 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 46m | $368K – $669K | $575K – $934K | $596K – $999K | $129,692 | 31,805 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 Chicago–Abu Dhabi non-stop
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
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.6 h | 3,817 kg | $31,992 |
| Airline, economy | 17.3 h | 1169 kg | Typically $1,403–$3,507 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.8 h | 4676 kg | Typically $5,844–$14,027 |
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.