Private jet cost
Chicago → Colombo
A private flight from Chicago to Colombo covers 7,790 nautical miles (14,426 km) and takes about 33h 22m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $129K – $192K one-way — about $40,196 per seat.
7,790 nm
Great-circle distance
33h 22m
Flight time (turboprop)
34.4h vs 20.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,790 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1443 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 | 7 fuel stops | 33h 22m | $129K – $192K | $202K – $270K | $208K – $282K | $40,196 | 4,790 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 27h 21m | $124K – $177K | $194K – $249K | $201K – $263K | $37,552 | 5,235 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 22h 36m | $142K – $207K | $223K – $292K | $231K – $309K | $43,711 | 8,109 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 15m | $168K – $245K | $261K – $343K | $270K – $364K | $51,600 | 11,145 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 44m | $192K – $282K | $299K – $394K | $310K – $419K | $59,268 | 12,550 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 22m | $240K – $374K | $374K – $522K | $386K – $554K | $76,745 | 15,386 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 57m | $276K – $432K | $430K – $601K | $445K – $640K | $88,521 | 19,462 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 59m | $444K – $809K | $691K – $1,127K | $712K – $1,192K | $156,562 | 38,724 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–Colombo 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
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 34.4 h | 4,790 kg | $40,196 |
| Airline, economy | 20.5 h | 1443 kg | Typically $1,731–$4,328 |
| Airline, first / business | 20 h | 5770 kg | Typically $7,213–$17,311 |
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.