Private jet cost
Prague → Chicago
A private flight from Prague to Chicago covers 3,944 nautical miles (7,304 km) and takes about 8h 21m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $138K – $215K one-way — about $44,136 per seat.
3,944 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 21m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.3h vs 12.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,588 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 730 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 38m | $64,880 – $96,362 | $101K – $135K | $107K – $148K | $20,155 | 2,388 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 13h 58m | $63,902 – $91,229 | $101K – $129K | $107K – $142K | $19,391 | 2,672 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 11m | $71,132 – $104K | $112K – $146K | $119K – $163K | $21,841 | 4,016 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 01m | $83,664 – $122K | $131K – $171K | $140K – $192K | $25,767 | 5,510 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 37m | $101K – $147K | $157K – $206K | $168K – $231K | $31,028 | 6,447 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 26m | $126K – $196K | $197K – $274K | $210K – $306K | $40,225 | 7,906 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 21m | $138K – $215K | $214K – $300K | $229K – $339K | $44,136 | 9,588 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 52m | $221K – $404K | $345K – $562K | $366K – $627K | $78,128 | 19,107 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 Prague–Chicago non-stop
Prague: where you’d land
- Prague Václav Havel Airport LKPR
Airport with private terminal · 12,188 ft runway · 30 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 | 9,588 kg | $44,136 |
| Airline, economy | 12.3 h | 730 kg | Typically $876–$2,191 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.8 h | 2922 kg | Typically $3,652–$8,765 |
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.