Private jet cost
Edinburgh → Mumbai
A private flight from Edinburgh to Mumbai covers 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 km) and takes about 8h 28m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $140K – $218K one-way — about $44,711 per seat.
4,000 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 28m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.5h vs 12.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,719 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 741 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 | 3 fuel stops | 16h 50m | $65,608 – $97,464 | $103K – $137K | $108K – $149K | $20,384 | 2,417 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 07m | $64,532 – $92,151 | $102K – $130K | $108K – $144K | $19,585 | 2,701 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 19m | $71,912 – $105K | $113K – $147K | $120K – $164K | $22,083 | 4,064 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 08m | $84,657 – $124K | $132K – $173K | $141K – $194K | $26,076 | 5,580 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 45m | $102K – $149K | $159K – $209K | $170K – $234K | $31,397 | 6,528 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 34m | $128K – $198K | $199K – $278K | $212K – $310K | $40,700 | 8,006 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 28m | $140K – $218K | $217K – $304K | $232K – $343K | $44,711 | 9,719 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 00m | $224K – $409K | $349K – $570K | $370K – $635K | $79,146 | 19,369 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–Mumbai non-stop
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Mumbai: where you’d land
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport VABB
Major hub · 11,302 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Navi Mumbai International Airport VANM
Major hub · 12,139 ft runway · 60 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) | 9.5 h | 9,719 kg | $44,711 |
| Airline, economy | 12.4 h | 741 kg | Typically $889–$2,222 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.9 h | 2963 kg | Typically $3,704–$8,889 |
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.