Private jet cost
Edinburgh → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Edinburgh to Washington, D.C. covers 3,014 nautical miles (5,581 km) and takes about 6h 43m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $88,860 – $139K one-way — about $28,457 per seat.
3,014 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 43m
Flight time (large jet)
7.7h vs 10.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,620 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 558 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 | 12h 34m | $49,156 – $73,021 | $76,870 – $102K | $82,670 – $115K | $15,272 | 1,803 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 42m | $49,322 – $70,348 | $77,725 – $99,515 | $83,925 – $113K | $14,959 | 2,047 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 14m | $52,286 – $76,298 | $81,825 – $107K | $89,325 – $124K | $16,073 | 2,952 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 54m | $67,171 – $97,947 | $105K – $138K | $114K – $159K | $20,640 | 4,347 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 36m | $81,061 – $118K | $127K – $166K | $138K – $191K | $24,897 | 5,092 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 43m | $88,860 – $139K | $138K – $194K | $151K – $226K | $28,457 | 5,620 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 27m | $108K – $168K | $169K – $235K | $184K – $274K | $34,583 | 7,407 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 51m | $174K – $316K | $272K – $441K | $293K – $506K | $61,215 | 14,752 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–Washington, D.C. non-stop
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.7 h | 5,620 kg | $28,457 |
| Airline, economy | 10.3 h | 558 kg | Typically $670–$1,674 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.8 h | 2232 kg | Typically $2,791–$6,697 |
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.