Private jet cost
Philadelphia → London Luton
A private flight from Philadelphia to London Luton covers 3,052 nautical miles (5,652 km) and takes about 6h 48m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $89,869 – $140K one-way — about $28,783 per seat.
3,052 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 48m
Flight time (large jet)
7.8h vs 10.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,689 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 565 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 | 2 fuel stops | 12h 42m | $49,655 – $73,778 | $77,639 – $103K | $83,439 – $116K | $15,429 | 1,823 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 48m | $49,754 – $70,981 | $78,390 – $100K | $84,590 – $114K | $15,092 | 2,067 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 19m | $52,822 – $77,094 | $82,649 – $108K | $90,149 – $125K | $16,240 | 2,985 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 59m | $67,852 – $98,960 | $106K – $139K | $115K – $160K | $20,852 | 4,395 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 41m | $81,875 – $119K | $128K – $168K | $139K – $193K | $25,150 | 5,148 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 48m | $89,869 – $140K | $140K – $196K | $152K – $228K | $28,783 | 5,689 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 32m | $109K – $170K | $170K – $238K | $185K – $277K | $34,978 | 7,497 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 56m | $176K – $319K | $275K – $446K | $296K – $511K | $61,914 | 14,932 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 Philadelphia–London Luton non-stop
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
London Luton: where you’d land
- London Luton Airport EGGW
Airport with private terminal · 7,093 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - London Stansted Airport EGSS
Airport with private terminal · 10,003 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.8 h | 5,689 kg | $28,783 |
| Airline, economy | 10.4 h | 565 kg | Typically $678–$1,696 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.9 h | 2261 kg | Typically $2,826–$6,783 |
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.