Private jet cost
Melbourne → Abu Dhabi
A private flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi covers 6,304 nautical miles (11,674 km) and takes about 26h 34m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $103K – $153K one-way — about $31,960 per seat.
6,304 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 34m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.6h vs 17.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,813 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1167 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 | 26h 34m | $103K – $153K | $161K – $214K | $166K – $227K | $31,960 | 3,813 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 50m | $98,672 – $141K | $155K – $199K | $161K – $213K | $29,984 | 4,180 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 19m | $116K – $169K | $182K – $237K | $189K – $254K | $35,537 | 6,570 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 08m | $133K – $195K | $208K – $273K | $217K – $294K | $41,091 | 8,874 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 30m | $161K – $235K | $251K – $329K | $261K – $354K | $49,476 | 10,386 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 28m | $188K – $294K | $293K – $410K | $305K – $442K | $60,260 | 12,110 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 55m | $229K – $357K | $357K – $498K | $372K – $537K | $73,263 | 15,979 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 45m | $368K – $668K | $574K – $933K | $595K – $998K | $129,547 | 31,768 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 Melbourne–Abu Dhabi non-stop
Melbourne: where you’d land
- Essendon Fields Airport YMEN
Business-aviation airport · 6,302 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) YMML
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.6 h | 3,813 kg | $31,960 |
| Airline, economy | 17.3 h | 1167 kg | Typically $1,401–$3,502 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.8 h | 4670 kg | Typically $5,837–$14,009 |
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.