Private jet cost
Chicago → Cairo
A private flight from Chicago to Cairo covers 5,334 nautical miles (9,879 km) and takes about 11h 11m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $182K – $285K one-way — about $58,412 per seat.
5,334 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 11m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.2h vs 15.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,846 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 988 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 21m | $86,585 – $129K | $135K – $180K | $141K – $193K | $26,918 | 3,208 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 28m | $83,654 – $120K | $131K – $169K | $138K – $182K | $25,417 | 3,535 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 15m | $96,386 – $140K | $151K – $197K | $159K – $214K | $29,601 | 5,473 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 55m | $116K – $170K | $181K – $238K | $190K – $259K | $35,749 | 7,662 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 39m | $130K – $191K | $203K – $267K | $213K – $292K | $40,190 | 8,472 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 24m | $163K – $254K | $253K – $354K | $266K – $386K | $52,030 | 10,383 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 11m | $182K – $285K | $282K – $396K | $297K – $435K | $58,412 | 12,846 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 39m | $319K – $577K | $498K – $807K | $519K – $872K | $111,926 | 27,230 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–Cairo 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
Cairo: where you’d land
- Sphinx International Airport HESX
Airport with private terminal · 11,975 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs - Cairo International Airport HECA
Major hub · 13,123 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) | 12.2 h | 12,846 kg | $58,412 |
| Airline, economy | 15.2 h | 988 kg | Typically $1,185–$2,964 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.7 h | 3952 kg | Typically $4,940–$11,855 |
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.