Private jet cost
Hamburg → Chicago
A private flight from Hamburg to Chicago covers 3,693 nautical miles (6,839 km) and takes about 7h 50m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $130K – $203K one-way — about $41,559 per seat.
3,693 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 50m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.8h vs 11.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,000 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 684 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 | 15h 44m | $61,618 – $91,424 | $96,459 – $128K | $102K – $141K | $19,130 | 2,259 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 32m | $56,961 – $81,531 | $89,478 – $115K | $95,678 – $128K | $17,312 | 2,398 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 36m | $67,637 – $98,397 | $106K – $139K | $114K – $156K | $20,754 | 3,801 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 27m | $79,216 – $116K | $124K – $162K | $133K – $183K | $24,384 | 5,196 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 05m | $95,462 – $140K | $149K – $196K | $160K – $221K | $29,374 | 6,081 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 54m | $119K – $185K | $187K – $260K | $200K – $292K | $38,094 | 7,459 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 50m | $130K – $203K | $202K – $282K | $217K – $321K | $41,559 | 9,000 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 20m | $209K – $380K | $325K – $530K | $346K – $595K | $73,566 | 17,933 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 Hamburg–Chicago non-stop
Hamburg: where you’d land
- Hamburg Airport EDDH
Airport with private terminal · 12,028 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 8.8 h | 9,000 kg | $41,559 |
| Airline, economy | 11.8 h | 684 kg | Typically $821–$2,052 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.3 h | 2736 kg | Typically $3,420–$8,207 |
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.