Private jet cost
London → Mumbai
A private flight from London to Mumbai covers 3,876 nautical miles (7,179 km) and takes about 8h 13m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $136K – $212K one-way — about $43,441 per seat.
3,876 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 13m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.2h vs 12.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,429 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 718 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 | 3 fuel stops | 16h 24m | $64,001 – $95,031 | $100K – $133K | $106K – $146K | $19,879 | 2,353 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 47m | $63,141 – $90,116 | $99,448 – $127K | $106K – $141K | $19,157 | 2,637 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 02m | $70,190 – $102K | $110K – $144K | $118K – $161K | $21,548 | 3,958 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 52m | $82,465 – $121K | $129K – $169K | $138K – $190K | $25,395 | 5,425 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 29m | $99,347 – $145K | $155K – $204K | $166K – $229K | $30,582 | 6,348 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 18m | $124K – $193K | $194K – $270K | $207K – $302K | $39,650 | 7,785 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 13m | $136K – $212K | $211K – $295K | $226K – $334K | $43,441 | 9,429 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 44m | $218K – $397K | $339K – $554K | $360K – $619K | $76,899 | 18,790 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–Mumbai 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
Mumbai: where you’d land
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport VABB
Major hub · 11,302 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Navi Mumbai International Airport VANM
Major hub · 12,139 ft runway · 60 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) | 9.2 h | 9,429 kg | $43,441 |
| Airline, economy | 12.1 h | 718 kg | Typically $861–$2,154 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.6 h | 2872 kg | Typically $3,589–$8,615 |
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.