Private jet cost
Chicago → Seoul
A private flight from Chicago to Seoul covers 5,681 nautical miles (10,522 km) and takes about 24h 20m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $94,727 – $141K one-way — about $29,418 per seat.
5,681 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 20m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.3h vs 16h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,494 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1052 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 | 5 fuel stops | 24h 20m | $94,727 – $141K | $148K – $197K | $154K – $210K | $29,418 | 3,494 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 09m | $91,676 – $131K | $144K – $185K | $150K – $198K | $27,830 | 3,858 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 05m | $101K – $148K | $158K – $207K | $166K – $224K | $31,104 | 5,770 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 43m | $122K – $179K | $191K – $251K | $200K – $272K | $37,662 | 8,096 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 09m | $147K – $216K | $230K – $302K | $241K – $327K | $45,376 | 9,480 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 08m | $172K – $268K | $267K – $374K | $280K – $406K | $54,977 | 11,001 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 39m | $209K – $326K | $326K – $455K | $341K – $494K | $66,874 | 14,521 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 24m | $336K – $610K | $526K – $852K | $547K – $917K | $118,236 | 28,855 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–Seoul 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
Seoul: where you’d land
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport RKSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Incheon International Airport RKSI
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 25.3 h | 3,494 kg | $29,418 |
| Airline, economy | 16 h | 1052 kg | Typically $1,263–$3,157 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.5 h | 4209 kg | Typically $5,261–$12,626 |
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.