Private jet cost
Nice → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Nice to Malé (Maldives) covers 4,209 nautical miles (7,795 km) and takes about 8h 53m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $146K – $229K one-way — about $46,858 per seat.
4,209 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 53m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.9h vs 12.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,209 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 780 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 | 17h 35m | $68,327 – $102K | $107K – $142K | $113K – $155K | $21,238 | 2,524 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 41m | $66,883 – $95,593 | $105K – $135K | $111K – $148K | $20,310 | 2,809 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 49m | $74,825 – $109K | $117K – $153K | $125K – $170K | $22,989 | 4,242 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 37m | $88,364 – $129K | $138K – $181K | $147K – $202K | $27,229 | 5,842 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 12m | $106K – $156K | $166K – $218K | $177K – $243K | $32,775 | 6,833 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 00m | $133K – $207K | $208K – $290K | $220K – $322K | $42,476 | 8,378 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 53m | $146K – $229K | $227K – $318K | $242K – $357K | $46,858 | 10,209 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 27m | $235K – $429K | $365K – $597K | $386K – $662K | $82,948 | 20,348 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 Nice–Malé (Maldives) non-stop
Nice: where you’d land
- La Môle–Saint-Tropez Airport LFTZ
Business-aviation airport · 3,871 ft runway · 110 min to centre · customs - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport LFMN
Airport with private terminal · 9,711 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 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) | 9.9 h | 10,209 kg | $46,858 |
| Airline, economy | 12.9 h | 780 kg | Typically $935–$2,339 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.4 h | 3118 kg | Typically $3,898–$9,354 |
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.