Private jet cost
Chicago → Sydney
A private flight from Chicago to Sydney covers 8,030 nautical miles (14,871 km) and takes about 34h 14m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $133K – $197K one-way — about $41,176 per seat.
8,030 nm
Great-circle distance
34h 14m
Flight time (turboprop)
35.2h vs 21h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,913 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1487 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 | 34h 14m | $133K – $197K | $207K – $276K | $213K – $289K | $41,176 | 4,913 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 00m | $126K – $181K | $198K – $255K | $205K – $268K | $38,384 | 5,360 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 10m | $146K – $212K | $228K – $298K | $236K – $315K | $44,751 | 8,315 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 48m | $172K – $252K | $268K – $352K | $277K – $373K | $52,923 | 11,445 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 15m | $197K – $290K | $307K – $404K | $317K – $429K | $60,850 | 12,899 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 53m | $246K – $384K | $384K – $536K | $396K – $568K | $78,784 | 15,813 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 26m | $284K – $444K | $441K – $618K | $456K – $657K | $90,987 | 20,025 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 30m | $456K – $832K | $709K – $1,158K | $730K – $1,223K | $160,927 | 39,848 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–Sydney 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
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 35.2 h | 4,913 kg | $41,176 |
| Airline, economy | 21 h | 1487 kg | Typically $1,785–$4,461 |
| Airline, first / business | 20.5 h | 5948 kg | Typically $7,435–$17,845 |
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.