Private jet cost
Detroit → Sydney
A private flight from Detroit to Sydney covers 8,228 nautical miles (15,238 km) and takes about 34h 56m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $135K – $201K one-way — about $41,986 per seat.
8,228 nm
Great-circle distance
34h 56m
Flight time (turboprop)
35.9h vs 21.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,015 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1524 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 56m | $135K – $201K | $211K – $281K | $217K – $294K | $41,986 | 5,015 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 32m | $129K – $184K | $202K – $259K | $208K – $273K | $39,070 | 5,462 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 38m | $148K – $216K | $233K – $304K | $240K – $321K | $45,610 | 8,484 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 15m | $175K – $257K | $273K – $359K | $282K – $380K | $54,016 | 11,693 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 26m | $211K – $309K | $330K – $433K | $340K – $458K | $65,056 | 13,691 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 18m | $251K – $392K | $392K – $548K | $404K – $580K | $80,467 | 16,167 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 51m | $290K – $454K | $451K – $631K | $466K – $670K | $93,023 | 20,489 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 56m | $466K – $850K | $725K – $1,184K | $746K – $1,249K | $164,532 | 40,776 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 Detroit–Sydney non-stop
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 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) | 35.9 h | 5,015 kg | $41,986 |
| Airline, economy | 21.4 h | 1524 kg | Typically $1,829–$4,571 |
| Airline, first / business | 20.9 h | 6095 kg | Typically $7,619–$18,286 |
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.