Private jet cost
Fort Lauderdale → Sydney
A private flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney covers 8,127 nautical miles (15,050 km) and takes about 34h 34m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $134K – $199K one-way — about $41,572 per seat.
8,127 nm
Great-circle distance
34h 34m
Flight time (turboprop)
35.6h vs 21.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,963 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1505 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 34m | $134K – $199K | $209K – $279K | $215K – $291K | $41,572 | 4,963 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 16m | $127K – $182K | $200K – $257K | $206K – $270K | $38,719 | 5,410 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 24m | $147K – $214K | $230K – $301K | $238K – $318K | $45,171 | 8,397 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 01m | $174K – $254K | $271K – $356K | $280K – $377K | $53,457 | 11,566 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 28m | $199K – $293K | $310K – $408K | $320K – $433K | $61,489 | 13,041 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 05m | $249K – $388K | $388K – $542K | $400K – $574K | $79,606 | 15,986 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 38m | $287K – $449K | $446K – $624K | $461K – $663K | $91,981 | 20,252 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 43m | $461K – $841K | $717K – $1,171K | $738K – $1,236K | $162,689 | 40,301 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 Fort Lauderdale–Sydney non-stop
Fort Lauderdale: where you’d land
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport KFXE
Business-aviation airport · 6,002 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport KFLL
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 10 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) | 35.6 h | 4,963 kg | $41,572 |
| Airline, economy | 21.2 h | 1505 kg | Typically $1,806–$4,515 |
| Airline, first / business | 20.7 h | 6020 kg | Typically $7,525–$18,060 |
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.