Private jet cost
Chicago → London
A private flight from Chicago to London covers 3,448 nautical miles (6,386 km) and takes about 7h 38m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $100K – $157K one-way — about $32,147 per seat.
3,448 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 38m
Flight time (large jet)
8.6h vs 11.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,394 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 639 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 | 3 fuel stops | 14h 52m | $58,435 – $86,605 | $91,561 – $122K | $97,361 – $134K | $18,130 | 2,134 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 52m | $54,207 – $77,501 | $85,242 – $109K | $91,442 – $123K | $16,464 | 2,272 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 01m | $64,227 – $93,324 | $101K – $132K | $108K – $149K | $19,694 | 3,592 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 53m | $74,875 – $109K | $117K – $153K | $126K – $174K | $23,035 | 4,890 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 33m | $90,271 – $132K | $141K – $185K | $152K – $210K | $27,761 | 5,725 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 38m | $100K – $157K | $156K – $219K | $168K – $251K | $32,147 | 6,394 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 20m | $122K – $190K | $190K – $265K | $205K – $304K | $39,045 | 8,426 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 48m | $196K – $357K | $306K – $498K | $327K – $563K | $69,115 | 16,786 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–London 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
London: where you’d land
- Farnborough Airport EGLF
Business-aviation airport · 8,005 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs - London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB
Business-aviation airport · 5,925 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs - London City Airport EGLC
Airport with private terminal · 4,948 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 8.6 h | 6,394 kg | $32,147 |
| Airline, economy | 11.2 h | 639 kg | Typically $766–$1,916 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.7 h | 2554 kg | Typically $3,193–$7,663 |
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.