Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Sydney
A private flight from Los Angeles to Sydney covers 6,517 nautical miles (12,069 km) and takes about 27h 19m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $106K – $157K one-way — about $32,831 per seat.
6,517 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 19m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.3h vs 17.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,922 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1207 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 | 27h 19m | $106K – $157K | $165K – $220K | $171K – $233K | $32,831 | 3,922 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 25m | $101K – $145K | $159K – $204K | $165K – $217K | $30,723 | 4,290 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 49m | $119K – $173K | $186K – $243K | $194K – $260K | $36,460 | 6,753 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 22m | $145K – $212K | $227K – $297K | $236K – $318K | $44,585 | 9,553 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 58m | $165K – $242K | $258K – $338K | $268K – $363K | $50,880 | 10,696 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 55m | $194K – $303K | $301K – $422K | $314K – $454K | $62,070 | 12,490 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 21m | $236K – $368K | $367K – $513K | $382K – $552K | $75,452 | 16,479 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 13m | $379K – $689K | $591K – $961K | $612K – $1,026K | $133,422 | 32,765 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–Sydney 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
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 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 (turboprop) | 28.3 h | 3,922 kg | $32,831 |
| Airline, economy | 17.8 h | 1207 kg | Typically $1,448–$3,621 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.3 h | 4828 kg | Typically $6,034–$14,483 |
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.