Private jet cost
London → Detroit
A private flight from London to Detroit covers 3,268 nautical miles (6,053 km) and takes about 7h 15m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $95,560 – $149K one-way — about $30,622 per seat.
3,268 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 15m
Flight time (large jet)
8.3h vs 10.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,074 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 605 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 28m | $52,470 – $78,039 | $81,970 – $109K | $87,770 – $122K | $16,314 | 1,934 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 23m | $52,188 – $74,545 | $82,136 – $105K | $88,336 – $119K | $15,842 | 2,179 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 35m | $61,725 – $89,604 | $97,039 – $126K | $105K – $143K | $18,916 | 3,439 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 29m | $71,691 – $105K | $112K – $147K | $121K – $168K | $22,045 | 4,665 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 09m | $86,465 – $126K | $135K – $177K | $146K – $202K | $26,577 | 5,463 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 15m | $95,560 – $149K | $149K – $208K | $161K – $240K | $30,622 | 6,074 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 58m | $116K – $181K | $181K – $253K | $196K – $292K | $37,201 | 8,005 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 24m | $187K – $340K | $292K – $474K | $313K – $539K | $65,850 | 15,946 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 London–Detroit non-stop
London: where you’d land
- Farnborough Airport EGLF
Business-aviation airport · 8,005 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs - London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB
Business-aviation airport · 5,925 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs - London City Airport EGLC
Airport with private terminal · 4,948 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs
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) | 8.3 h | 6,074 kg | $30,622 |
| Airline, economy | 10.9 h | 605 kg | Typically $726–$1,816 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.4 h | 2421 kg | Typically $3,027–$7,264 |
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.