Private jet cost
Colombo → London
A private flight from Colombo to London covers 4,687 nautical miles (8,680 km) and takes about 9h 52m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $162K – $253K one-way — about $51,766 per seat.
4,687 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 52m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.9h vs 13.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,329 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 868 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 | 20h 02m | $78,170 – $116K | $122K – $163K | $128K – $175K | $24,273 | 2,877 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 16h 43m | $76,377 – $109K | $120K – $154K | $126K – $168K | $23,176 | 3,200 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 43m | $87,370 – $127K | $137K – $179K | $145K – $196K | $26,798 | 4,920 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 27m | $105K – $153K | $164K – $214K | $173K – $235K | $32,182 | 6,852 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 14m | $117K – $171K | $182K – $239K | $192K – $264K | $35,925 | 7,529 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 01m | $146K – $227K | $227K – $317K | $240K – $349K | $46,534 | 9,230 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 52m | $162K – $253K | $251K – $351K | $266K – $390K | $51,766 | 11,329 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 29m | $259K – $474K | $403K – $659K | $424K – $724K | $91,637 | 22,585 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 Colombo–London non-stop
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.9 h | 11,329 kg | $51,766 |
| Airline, economy | 13.9 h | 868 kg | Typically $1,042–$2,604 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.4 h | 3472 kg | Typically $4,340–$10,416 |
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.