Private jet cost
Houston → Edinburgh
A private flight from Houston to Edinburgh covers 4,012 nautical miles (7,430 km) and takes about 8h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $140K – $219K one-way — about $44,833 per seat.
4,012 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.5h vs 12.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,747 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 743 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 53m | $65,763 – $97,698 | $103K – $137K | $109K – $150K | $20,433 | 2,423 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 09m | $64,665 – $92,346 | $102K – $130K | $108K – $144K | $19,626 | 2,707 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 21m | $72,078 – $105K | $113K – $148K | $120K – $165K | $22,135 | 4,074 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 10m | $84,867 – $124K | $132K – $174K | $141K – $195K | $26,141 | 5,595 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 46m | $102K – $150K | $160K – $209K | $170K – $234K | $31,475 | 6,546 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 35m | $128K – $199K | $200K – $278K | $212K – $310K | $40,801 | 8,027 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 29m | $140K – $219K | $217K – $304K | $232K – $343K | $44,833 | 9,747 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 01m | $225K – $410K | $350K – $571K | $371K – $636K | $79,362 | 19,425 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 Houston–Edinburgh non-stop
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 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 | 9,747 kg | $44,833 |
| Airline, economy | 12.4 h | 743 kg | Typically $892–$2,229 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.9 h | 2972 kg | Typically $3,715–$8,916 |
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.