Private jet cost
Chicago → Tel Aviv
A private flight from Chicago to Tel Aviv covers 5,362 nautical miles (9,930 km) and takes about 11h 15m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $183K – $287K one-way — about $58,692 per seat.
5,362 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 15m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.2h vs 15.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,910 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 993 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 | 4 fuel stops | 22h 27m | $86,940 – $129K | $136K – $181K | $142K – $194K | $27,029 | 3,222 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 32m | $83,961 – $120K | $132K – $169K | $138K – $183K | $25,511 | 3,549 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 19m | $96,766 – $141K | $152K – $198K | $159K – $215K | $29,719 | 5,496 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 59m | $117K – $171K | $182K – $239K | $191K – $260K | $35,899 | 7,696 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 42m | $131K – $192K | $204K – $268K | $214K – $293K | $40,370 | 8,511 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 27m | $163K – $255K | $254K – $356K | $267K – $388K | $52,261 | 10,432 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 15m | $183K – $287K | $284K – $398K | $299K – $437K | $58,692 | 12,910 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 42m | $320K – $579K | $501K – $810K | $522K – $875K | $112,422 | 27,358 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–Tel Aviv 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
Tel Aviv: where you’d land
- Ben Gurion Airport LLBG
Major hub · 13,327 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 12.2 h | 12,910 kg | $58,692 |
| Airline, economy | 15.3 h | 993 kg | Typically $1,192–$2,979 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.8 h | 3972 kg | Typically $4,965–$11,915 |
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.