Private jet cost
Lagos → Philadelphia
A private flight from Lagos to Philadelphia covers 4,614 nautical miles (8,545 km) and takes about 9h 43m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $159K – $249K one-way — about $51,017 per seat.
4,614 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 43m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.7h vs 13.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,158 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 855 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 47m | $77,222 – $115K | $121K – $161K | $127K – $173K | $23,976 | 2,839 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 46m | $71,436 – $102K | $112K – $144K | $118K – $158K | $21,712 | 3,018 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 32m | $86,354 – $126K | $136K – $177K | $143K – $194K | $26,482 | 4,858 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 17m | $103K – $151K | $162K – $212K | $171K – $233K | $31,780 | 6,761 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 05m | $115K – $169K | $179K – $236K | $190K – $261K | $35,444 | 7,423 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 52m | $144K – $224K | $224K – $313K | $237K – $345K | $45,914 | 9,100 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 43m | $159K – $249K | $247K – $346K | $262K – $385K | $51,017 | 11,158 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 20m | $255K – $467K | $397K – $650K | $418K – $715K | $90,311 | 22,244 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–Philadelphia non-stop
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 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) | 10.7 h | 11,158 kg | $51,017 |
| Airline, economy | 13.7 h | 855 kg | Typically $1,025–$2,564 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.2 h | 3418 kg | Typically $4,273–$10,254 |
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.