Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Frankfurt
A private flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt covers 5,022 nautical miles (9,301 km) and takes about 10h 33m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $172K – $269K one-way — about $55,205 per seat.
5,022 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 33m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.5h vs 14.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,114 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 930 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 | 21h 14m | $82,525 – $123K | $129K – $172K | $135K – $185K | $25,642 | 3,048 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 37m | $80,143 – $115K | $126K – $162K | $132K – $175K | $24,336 | 3,373 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 30m | $92,036 – $134K | $144K – $188K | $152K – $205K | $28,248 | 5,206 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 13m | $111K – $162K | $173K – $227K | $182K – $248K | $34,028 | 7,271 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 58m | $124K – $181K | $193K – $253K | $203K – $278K | $38,132 | 8,017 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 44m | $154K – $241K | $241K – $336K | $253K – $368K | $49,378 | 9,827 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 33m | $172K – $269K | $267K – $374K | $282K – $413K | $55,205 | 12,114 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 58m | $303K – $547K | $474K – $766K | $495K – $831K | $106,249 | 25,769 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–Frankfurt 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
Frankfurt: where you’d land
- Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport EDFE
Business-aviation airport · 4,593 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Frankfurt Airport EDDF
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.5 h | 12,114 kg | $55,205 |
| Airline, economy | 14.6 h | 930 kg | Typically $1,116–$2,790 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.1 h | 3720 kg | Typically $4,650–$11,161 |
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.