Private jet cost
Melbourne → Phuket
A private flight from Melbourne to Phuket covers 3,791 nautical miles (7,021 km) and takes about 8h 02m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $133K – $208K one-way — about $42,564 per seat.
3,791 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 02m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9h vs 12h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,229 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 702 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 05m | $62,890 – $93,350 | $98,416 – $131K | $104K – $144K | $19,530 | 2,310 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 33m | $62,181 – $88,709 | $97,970 – $125K | $104K – $139K | $18,861 | 2,593 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 50m | $69,000 – $100K | $108K – $141K | $116K – $158K | $21,178 | 3,885 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 40m | $80,950 – $118K | $126K – $166K | $135K – $187K | $24,924 | 5,319 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 17m | $97,536 – $143K | $152K – $200K | $163K – $225K | $30,019 | 6,224 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 07m | $122K – $189K | $191K – $266K | $203K – $298K | $38,925 | 7,633 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 02m | $133K – $208K | $207K – $289K | $222K – $328K | $42,564 | 9,229 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 32m | $214K – $389K | $333K – $542K | $354K – $607K | $75,345 | 18,391 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–Phuket 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
Phuket: where you’d land
- Phuket International Airport VTSP
Major hub · 9,843 ft runway · 45 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 h | 9,229 kg | $42,564 |
| Airline, economy | 12 h | 702 kg | Typically $842–$2,106 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.5 h | 2808 kg | Typically $3,510–$8,425 |
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.