Private jet cost
Melbourne → Ho Chi Minh City
A private flight from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City covers 3,621 nautical miles (6,707 km) and takes about 7h 41m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $128K – $199K one-way — about $40,826 per seat.
3,621 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 41m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.7h vs 11.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,832 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 671 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 | 3 fuel stops | 15h 29m | $60,689 – $90,018 | $95,030 – $126K | $101K – $139K | $18,838 | 2,223 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 20m | $56,157 – $80,355 | $88,242 – $113K | $94,442 – $127K | $17,064 | 2,361 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 25m | $66,642 – $96,917 | $105K – $136K | $112K – $153K | $20,445 | 3,740 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 17m | $77,949 – $114K | $122K – $160K | $131K – $181K | $23,991 | 5,107 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 55m | $93,948 – $137K | $147K – $192K | $157K – $217K | $28,904 | 5,977 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 45m | $118K – $182K | $184K – $256K | $197K – $288K | $37,487 | 7,331 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 41m | $128K – $199K | $198K – $277K | $213K – $316K | $40,826 | 8,832 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 10m | $205K – $373K | $319K – $520K | $340K – $585K | $72,268 | 17,598 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–Ho Chi Minh City 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
Ho Chi Minh City: where you’d land
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport VVTS
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 25 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) | 8.7 h | 8,832 kg | $40,826 |
| Airline, economy | 11.6 h | 671 kg | Typically $805–$2,012 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.1 h | 2683 kg | Typically $3,354–$8,048 |
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.