Private jet cost
Chicago → Ho Chi Minh City
A private flight from Chicago to Ho Chi Minh City covers 7,550 nautical miles (13,983 km) and takes about 31h 46m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $123K – $182K one-way — about $38,134 per seat.
7,550 nm
Great-circle distance
31h 46m
Flight time (turboprop)
32.8h vs 20h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,560 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1398 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 | 6 fuel stops | 31h 46m | $123K – $182K | $192K – $256K | $197K – $268K | $38,134 | 4,560 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 26h 42m | $121K – $173K | $190K – $244K | $196K – $257K | $36,723 | 5,111 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 21h 17m | $133K – $194K | $208K – $273K | $216K – $290K | $40,935 | 7,635 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 43m | $163K – $239K | $255K – $335K | $264K – $356K | $50,280 | 10,845 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 13m | $187K – $274K | $291K – $383K | $302K – $408K | $57,690 | 12,201 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 52m | $234K – $364K | $364K – $509K | $377K – $541K | $74,711 | 14,959 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 27m | $269K – $420K | $418K – $584K | $433K – $623K | $86,061 | 18,901 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 28m | $431K – $786K | $672K – $1,096K | $693K – $1,161K | $152,207 | 37,602 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–Ho Chi Minh City 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
Ho Chi Minh City: where you’d land
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport VVTS
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 32.8 h | 4,560 kg | $38,134 |
| Airline, economy | 20 h | 1398 kg | Typically $1,678–$4,195 |
| Airline, first / business | 19.5 h | 5593 kg | Typically $6,991–$16,779 |
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.