Private jet cost
London → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from London to Washington, D.C. covers 3,207 nautical miles (5,939 km) and takes about 7h 07m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $93,939 – $147K one-way — about $30,098 per seat.
3,207 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 07m
Flight time (large jet)
8.1h vs 10.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,965 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 594 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 15m | $51,668 – $76,825 | $80,736 – $108K | $86,536 – $120K | $16,062 | 1,902 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 13m | $51,495 – $73,530 | $81,069 – $104K | $87,269 – $117K | $15,628 | 2,147 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 26m | $60,866 – $88,327 | $95,717 – $125K | $103K – $142K | $18,649 | 3,386 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 20m | $70,598 – $103K | $110K – $145K | $119K – $166K | $21,705 | 4,588 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 01m | $85,158 – $124K | $133K – $174K | $144K – $199K | $26,171 | 5,373 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 07m | $93,939 – $147K | $146K – $205K | $159K – $237K | $30,098 | 5,965 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 51m | $114K – $178K | $178K – $249K | $193K – $288K | $36,568 | 7,860 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 16m | $184K – $334K | $287K – $466K | $308K – $531K | $64,729 | 15,657 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–Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 8.1 h | 5,965 kg | $30,098 |
| Airline, economy | 10.7 h | 594 kg | Typically $713–$1,782 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.2 h | 2376 kg | Typically $2,970–$7,127 |
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.