Private jet cost
Kansas City → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. covers 798 nautical miles (1,477 km) and takes about 2h 27m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,050 – $17,176 one-way — about $3,653 per seat.
798 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 27m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.5h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
470 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 148 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 | Non-stop | 3h 09m | $13,091 – $19,354 | $20,555 – $27,254 | $26,355 – $39,854 | $4,056 | 452 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $12,050 – $17,176 | $18,999 – $24,312 | $25,199 – $37,712 | $3,653 | 470 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $15,537 – $22,375 | $24,595 – $31,793 | $32,095 – $48,793 | $4,739 | 789 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 07m | $20,042 – $28,832 | $31,757 – $41,010 | $40,757 – $62,010 | $6,109 | 1,163 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $24,284 – $34,897 | $38,514 – $49,686 | $49,014 – $74,686 | $7,398 | 1,363 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $30,638 – $46,514 | $48,750 – $66,329 | $61,250 – $98,329 | $9,644 | 1,673 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 56m | $37,698 – $56,958 | $60,075 – $81,356 | $75,075 – $120K | $11,832 | 2,214 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $61,282 – $106K | $98,434 – $152K | $119K – $217K | $20,934 | 4,380 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 Kansas City–Washington, D.C. non-stop
Kansas City: where you’d land
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport KMKC
Business-aviation airport · 7,002 ft runway · 5 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 (very light jet) | 3.5 h | 470 kg | $3,653 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 148 kg | Typically $177–$443 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 591 kg | Typically $739–$1,773 |
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.