Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Edinburgh
A private flight from Los Angeles to Edinburgh covers 4,466 nautical miles (8,271 km) and takes about 9h 25m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $154K – $241K one-way — about $49,495 per seat.
4,466 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 25m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.4h vs 13.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,811 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 827 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 15m | $75,295 – $112K | $118K – $157K | $124K – $169K | $23,370 | 2,763 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 22m | $69,770 – $99,819 | $110K – $141K | $116K – $154K | $21,199 | 2,942 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 26m | $78,402 – $114K | $123K – $161K | $130K – $178K | $24,101 | 4,462 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 57m | $101K – $147K | $158K – $206K | $167K – $227K | $30,963 | 6,576 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 45m | $112K – $164K | $174K – $229K | $185K – $254K | $34,467 | 7,207 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 33m | $140K – $217K | $218K – $304K | $231K – $336K | $44,656 | 8,836 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 25m | $154K – $241K | $240K – $336K | $255K – $375K | $49,495 | 10,811 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 00m | $248K – $453K | $385K – $630K | $406K – $695K | $87,616 | 21,550 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 Los Angeles–Edinburgh non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 ft runway · 25 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) | 10.4 h | 10,811 kg | $49,495 |
| Airline, economy | 13.4 h | 827 kg | Typically $992–$2,481 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.9 h | 3308 kg | Typically $4,135–$9,925 |
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.