Private jet cost
Melbourne → Mumbai
A private flight from Melbourne to Mumbai covers 5,299 nautical miles (9,814 km) and takes about 11h 07m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $181K – $283K one-way — about $58,049 per seat.
5,299 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 07m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.1h vs 15.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,763 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 981 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 13m | $86,125 – $128K | $135K – $179K | $140K – $192K | $26,773 | 3,190 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 22m | $83,256 – $119K | $131K – $168K | $137K – $181K | $25,294 | 3,516 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 10m | $95,893 – $140K | $150K – $196K | $158K – $213K | $29,448 | 5,443 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 51m | $116K – $169K | $181K – $237K | $190K – $258K | $35,554 | 7,617 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 34m | $130K – $190K | $202K – $265K | $212K – $290K | $39,957 | 8,420 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 19m | $162K – $252K | $252K – $352K | $264K – $384K | $51,729 | 10,320 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 07m | $181K – $283K | $281K – $394K | $296K – $433K | $58,049 | 12,763 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 34m | $317K – $573K | $496K – $802K | $517K – $867K | $111,283 | 27,065 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–Mumbai 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
Mumbai: where you’d land
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport VABB
Major hub · 11,302 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Navi Mumbai International Airport VANM
Major hub · 12,139 ft runway · 60 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) | 12.1 h | 12,763 kg | $58,049 |
| Airline, economy | 15.2 h | 981 kg | Typically $1,178–$2,944 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.7 h | 3925 kg | Typically $4,907–$11,776 |
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.