Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Istanbul
A private flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul covers 5,945 nautical miles (11,010 km) and takes about 25h 17m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $98,153 – $146K one-way — about $30,495 per seat.
5,945 nm
Great-circle distance
25h 17m
Flight time (turboprop)
26.3h vs 16.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,629 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1101 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 | 5 fuel stops | 25h 17m | $98,153 – $146K | $153K – $204K | $159K – $217K | $30,495 | 3,629 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 52m | $94,639 – $135K | $149K – $191K | $155K – $204K | $28,742 | 3,994 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 42m | $105K – $153K | $164K – $215K | $172K – $232K | $32,245 | 5,995 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 19m | $127K – $186K | $198K – $260K | $207K – $281K | $39,114 | 8,425 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 43m | $153K – $224K | $239K – $313K | $249K – $338K | $47,112 | 9,863 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 42m | $179K – $279K | $278K – $389K | $291K – $421K | $57,214 | 11,471 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 11m | $218K – $339K | $339K – $473K | $354K – $512K | $69,580 | 15,139 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 58m | $350K – $635K | $546K – $886K | $567K – $951K | $123,026 | 30,088 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–Istanbul 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
Istanbul: where you’d land
- Istanbul Atatürk Airport LTBA
Business-aviation airport · 9,843 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport LTFJ
Airport with private terminal · 9,843 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Istanbul Airport LTFM
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 26.3 h | 3,629 kg | $30,495 |
| Airline, economy | 16.5 h | 1101 kg | Typically $1,321–$3,303 |
| Airline, first / business | 16 h | 4404 kg | Typically $5,505–$13,212 |
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.