Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Rio de Janeiro
A private flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro covers 5,493 nautical miles (10,173 km) and takes about 11h 31m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $187K – $293K one-way — about $60,041 per seat.
5,493 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 31m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.5h vs 15.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
13,218 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1017 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 | 22h 55m | $88,648 – $132K | $138K – $185K | $144K – $197K | $27,566 | 3,290 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 54m | $85,438 – $122K | $134K – $172K | $140K – $186K | $25,966 | 3,617 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 38m | $98,596 – $144K | $154K – $202K | $162K – $219K | $30,288 | 5,609 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 17m | $119K – $174K | $186K – $244K | $195K – $265K | $36,624 | 7,860 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 44m | $143K – $210K | $224K – $294K | $235K – $319K | $44,134 | 9,205 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 44m | $167K – $260K | $260K – $363K | $272K – $395K | $53,377 | 10,666 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 31m | $187K – $293K | $290K – $407K | $305K – $446K | $60,041 | 13,218 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 59m | $327K – $592K | $511K – $827K | $532K – $892K | $114,811 | 27,973 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–Rio de Janeiro 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
Rio de Janeiro: where you’d land
- Jacarepaguá Airport SBJR
Business-aviation airport · 2,952 ft runway · 50 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport SBRJ
Airport with private terminal · 4,341 ft runway · 10 min to centre - Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport SBGL
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 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) | 12.5 h | 13,218 kg | $60,041 |
| Airline, economy | 15.6 h | 1017 kg | Typically $1,221–$3,052 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.1 h | 4069 kg | Typically $5,086–$12,207 |
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.