Private jet cost
Munich → Chicago
A private flight from Munich to Chicago covers 3,928 nautical miles (7,275 km) and takes about 8h 19m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $137K – $214K one-way — about $43,977 per seat.
3,928 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 19m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.3h vs 12.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,551 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 728 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 35m | $64,679 – $96,057 | $101K – $135K | $107K – $147K | $20,092 | 2,380 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 55m | $63,728 – $90,974 | $100K – $129K | $107K – $142K | $19,338 | 2,664 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 09m | $70,917 – $103K | $111K – $145K | $119K – $162K | $21,774 | 4,003 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 59m | $83,389 – $122K | $130K – $171K | $139K – $192K | $25,682 | 5,491 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 35m | $100K – $147K | $157K – $206K | $167K – $231K | $30,926 | 6,424 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 24m | $126K – $195K | $197K – $273K | $209K – $305K | $40,093 | 7,878 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 19m | $137K – $214K | $213K – $299K | $228K – $338K | $43,977 | 9,551 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 50m | $221K – $402K | $343K – $560K | $364K – $625K | $77,846 | 19,035 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 Munich–Chicago non-stop
Munich: where you’d land
- Oberpfaffenhofen Airport EDMO
Business-aviation airport · 7,500 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Augsburg Airport EDMA
Business-aviation airport · 5,230 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs - Munich Airport EDDM
Airport with private terminal · 13,123 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 40 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) | 9.3 h | 9,551 kg | $43,977 |
| Airline, economy | 12.3 h | 728 kg | Typically $873–$2,183 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.8 h | 2910 kg | Typically $3,638–$8,730 |
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.