Private jet cost
Chicago → Hong Kong
A private flight from Chicago to Hong Kong covers 6,775 nautical miles (12,547 km) and takes about 29h 00m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $113K – $167K one-way — about $34,967 per seat.
6,775 nm
Great-circle distance
29h 00m
Flight time (turboprop)
30h vs 18.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,162 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1255 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 | 29h 00m | $113K – $167K | $176K – $234K | $182K – $247K | $34,967 | 4,162 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 52m | $108K – $155K | $170K – $218K | $176K – $232K | $32,827 | 4,567 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 26m | $122K – $178K | $192K – $251K | $199K – $268K | $37,578 | 6,973 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 57m | $150K – $219K | $234K – $306K | $243K – $327K | $46,007 | 9,876 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 32m | $171K – $250K | $266K – $350K | $276K – $375K | $52,581 | 11,072 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 28m | $200K – $314K | $312K – $437K | $324K – $469K | $64,260 | 12,949 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 53m | $244K – $381K | $380K – $531K | $395K – $570K | $78,101 | 17,084 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 47m | $392K – $713K | $611K – $995K | $632K – $1,060K | $138,113 | 33,973 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–Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong: where you’d land
- Hong Kong International Airport VHHH
Airport with private terminal · 12,467 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 30 h | 4,162 kg | $34,967 |
| Airline, economy | 18.3 h | 1255 kg | Typically $1,506–$3,764 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.8 h | 5019 kg | Typically $6,273–$15,056 |
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.