Private jet cost
Queenstown → Scottsdale
A private flight from Queenstown to Scottsdale covers 6,390 nautical miles (11,835 km) and takes about 26h 52m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $104K – $155K one-way — about $32,314 per seat.
6,390 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 52m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.9h vs 17.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,857 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1183 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 | 5 fuel stops | 26h 52m | $104K – $155K | $162K – $217K | $168K – $229K | $32,314 | 3,857 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 04m | $99,646 – $143K | $157K – $201K | $163K – $214K | $30,284 | 4,224 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 31m | $117K – $170K | $183K – $240K | $191K – $257K | $35,912 | 6,644 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 04m | $143K – $208K | $223K – $292K | $232K – $313K | $43,888 | 9,395 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 42m | $162K – $238K | $253K – $333K | $264K – $358K | $50,047 | 10,512 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 39m | $190K – $298K | $296K – $415K | $309K – $447K | $60,995 | 12,264 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 05m | $232K – $361K | $361K – $504K | $376K – $543K | $74,153 | 16,182 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 57m | $372K – $677K | $581K – $945K | $602K – $1,010K | $131,123 | 32,173 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 Queenstown–Scottsdale non-stop
Queenstown: where you’d land
- Queenstown Airport NZQN
Airport with private terminal · 6,204 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.9 h | 3,857 kg | $32,314 |
| Airline, economy | 17.5 h | 1183 kg | Typically $1,420–$3,550 |
| Airline, first / business | 17 h | 4734 kg | Typically $5,917–$14,202 |
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.