Reykjavik → Sydney
A private flight from Reykjavik to Sydney covers 8,978 nautical miles (16,626 km) and takes about 38h 22m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $148K – $221K one-way — about $46,131 per seat.
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 | 8 fuel stops | 38h 22m | $148K – $221K | $232K – $309K | $238K – $322K | $46,131 | 5,507 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 9 fuel stops | 31h 19m | $141K – $202K | $222K – $285K | $228K – $298K | $42,877 | 5,993 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 25h 26m | $159K – $232K | $249K – $326K | $256K – $343K | $48,856 | 9,124 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 4 fuel stops | 23h 42m | $196K – $287K | $307K – $402K | $316K – $423K | $60,466 | 13,043 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 22h 04m | $227K – $333K | $354K – $465K | $364K – $490K | $69,995 | 14,782 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 20h 54m | $271K – $424K | $422K – $591K | $434K – $623K | $86,832 | 17,502 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 22m | $314K – $491K | $488K – $683K | $503K – $722K | $100,719 | 22,246 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 20h 34m | $504K – $921K | $784K – $1,282K | $805K – $1,347K | $178,158 | 44,284 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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No business jet flies this non-stop with 4 passengers
At 8,978 nm this is beyond even ultra-long-range jets; expect one or more fuel stops of about 45 minutes each.
Reykjavik: where you’d land
- Reykjavík Airport BIRK
Business-aviation airport · 5,141 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs - Keflavík International Airport BIKF
Major hub · 10,020 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 39.4 h | 5,507 kg | $46,131 |
| Airline, economy | 23 h | 1663 kg | Typically $1,995–$4,988 |
| Airline, first / business | 22.5 h | 6651 kg | Typically $8,313–$19,952 |
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.