Private jet cost
Lagos → New York
A private flight from Lagos to New York covers 4,573 nautical miles (8,469 km) and takes about 9h 38m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $158K – $247K one-way — about $50,595 per seat.
4,573 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 38m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.6h vs 13.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,062 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 847 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 | 4 fuel stops | 19h 38m | $76,689 – $114K | $120K – $160K | $126K – $172K | $23,808 | 2,818 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 40m | $70,975 – $102K | $112K – $143K | $118K – $157K | $21,570 | 2,997 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 41m | $79,895 – $117K | $125K – $164K | $132K – $181K | $24,565 | 4,553 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 12m | $103K – $150K | $161K – $210K | $170K – $231K | $31,553 | 6,710 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 59m | $114K – $167K | $178K – $234K | $188K – $259K | $35,174 | 7,363 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 47m | $143K – $222K | $223K – $310K | $235K – $342K | $45,566 | 9,027 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 38m | $158K – $247K | $245K – $343K | $260K – $382K | $50,595 | 11,062 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 14m | $253K – $463K | $394K – $644K | $415K – $709K | $89,565 | 22,052 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 Lagos–New York non-stop
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 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) | 10.6 h | 11,062 kg | $50,595 |
| Airline, economy | 13.6 h | 847 kg | Typically $1,016–$2,541 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.1 h | 3388 kg | Typically $4,235–$10,163 |
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.