Private jet cost
Melbourne → Hong Kong
A private flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong covers 4,007 nautical miles (7,421 km) and takes about 8h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $140K – $218K one-way — about $44,783 per seat.
4,007 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.5h vs 12.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,735 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 742 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 | 16h 52m | $65,700 – $97,603 | $103K – $137K | $109K – $149K | $20,413 | 2,420 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 08m | $64,611 – $92,267 | $102K – $130K | $108K – $144K | $19,610 | 2,704 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 20m | $72,011 – $105K | $113K – $147K | $120K – $164K | $22,114 | 4,070 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 09m | $84,782 – $124K | $132K – $174K | $141K – $195K | $26,115 | 5,589 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 46m | $102K – $149K | $159K – $209K | $170K – $234K | $31,443 | 6,539 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 35m | $128K – $198K | $200K – $278K | $212K – $310K | $40,760 | 8,018 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 29m | $140K – $218K | $217K – $304K | $232K – $343K | $44,783 | 9,735 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 01m | $225K – $410K | $350K – $571K | $371K – $636K | $79,275 | 19,402 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–Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong: where you’d land
- Hong Kong International Airport VHHH
Airport with private terminal · 12,467 ft runway · 35 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) | 9.5 h | 9,735 kg | $44,783 |
| Airline, economy | 12.4 h | 742 kg | Typically $890–$2,226 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.9 h | 2968 kg | Typically $3,710–$8,905 |
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.