Private jet cost
London Luton → Detroit
A private flight from London Luton to Detroit covers 3,241 nautical miles (6,002 km) and takes about 7h 12m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $94,836 – $148K one-way — about $30,388 per seat.
3,241 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 12m
Flight time (large jet)
8.2h vs 10.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,025 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 600 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 | 2 fuel stops | 13h 22m | $52,112 – $77,497 | $81,419 – $109K | $87,219 – $121K | $16,201 | 1,920 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 19m | $51,879 – $74,091 | $81,659 – $105K | $87,859 – $118K | $15,746 | 2,165 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 31m | $61,342 – $89,034 | $96,449 – $126K | $104K – $143K | $18,797 | 3,415 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 25m | $71,203 – $104K | $111K – $146K | $120K – $167K | $21,893 | 4,631 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 06m | $85,881 – $125K | $134K – $176K | $145K – $201K | $26,396 | 5,423 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 12m | $94,836 – $148K | $148K – $207K | $160K – $239K | $30,388 | 6,025 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 55m | $115K – $180K | $180K – $251K | $195K – $290K | $36,918 | 7,940 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 21m | $186K – $337K | $290K – $471K | $311K – $536K | $65,349 | 15,817 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 →
Actually planning this trip?
We’ll send your route to vetted operators and brokers for real quotes — free, no obligation. You already know what a fair price looks like.
Aircraft that fly London Luton–Detroit non-stop
London Luton: where you’d land
- London Luton Airport EGGW
Airport with private terminal · 7,093 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - London Stansted Airport EGSS
Airport with private terminal · 10,003 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 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 (large jet) | 8.2 h | 6,025 kg | $30,388 |
| Airline, economy | 10.8 h | 600 kg | Typically $720–$1,801 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.3 h | 2401 kg | Typically $3,001–$7,203 |
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.