Private jet cost
Edinburgh → Chicago
A private flight from Edinburgh to Chicago covers 3,220 nautical miles (5,963 km) and takes about 7h 09m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $94,281 – $147K one-way — about $30,209 per seat.
3,220 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 09m
Flight time (large jet)
8.2h vs 10.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,988 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 596 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 | 2 fuel stops | 13h 18m | $51,838 – $77,082 | $80,997 – $108K | $86,797 – $121K | $16,115 | 1,909 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 15m | $51,641 – $73,744 | $81,294 – $104K | $87,494 – $118K | $15,673 | 2,154 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 28m | $61,048 – $88,596 | $95,996 – $125K | $103K – $142K | $18,706 | 3,397 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 22m | $70,829 – $103K | $111K – $145K | $120K – $166K | $21,777 | 4,605 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 03m | $85,434 – $125K | $134K – $175K | $144K – $200K | $26,257 | 5,392 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 09m | $94,281 – $147K | $147K – $205K | $159K – $237K | $30,209 | 5,988 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 52m | $115K – $179K | $179K – $249K | $194K – $288K | $36,701 | 7,891 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 18m | $184K – $335K | $288K – $468K | $309K – $533K | $64,966 | 15,718 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 Edinburgh–Chicago non-stop
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
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
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 8.2 h | 5,988 kg | $30,209 |
| Airline, economy | 10.8 h | 596 kg | Typically $716–$1,789 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.3 h | 2385 kg | Typically $2,982–$7,156 |
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.