Private jet cost
Riyadh → Colombo
A private flight from Riyadh to Colombo covers 2,182 nautical miles (4,040 km) and takes about 5h 03m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $53,613 – $78,515 one-way — about $16,516 per seat.
2,182 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 03m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6h vs 8.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,378 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 404 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 | 1 fuel stop | 8h 50m | $34,710 – $51,616 | $54,230 – $72,312 | $60,030 – $84,912 | $10,791 | 1,269 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 42m | $35,847 – $51,086 | $56,534 – $72,326 | $62,734 – $85,726 | $10,867 | 1,473 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 15m | $40,698 – $59,063 | $63,996 – $83,329 | $71,496 – $100K | $12,470 | 2,241 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 00m | $52,422 – $76,012 | $82,495 – $107K | $91,495 – $128K | $16,054 | 3,306 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $53,613 – $78,515 | $83,636 – $110K | $94,136 – $135K | $16,516 | 3,378 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $66,997 – $104K | $105K – $146K | $117K – $178K | $21,393 | 4,138 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 45m | $81,752 – $127K | $128K – $177K | $143K – $216K | $26,040 | 5,457 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 03m | $132K – $237K | $207K – $333K | $228K – $398K | $46,090 | 10,858 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 Riyadh–Colombo non-stop
Riyadh: where you’d land
- King Khalid International Airport OERK
Major hub · 13,796 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6 h | 3,378 kg | $16,516 |
| Airline, economy | 8.5 h | 404 kg | Typically $485–$1,212 |
| Airline, first / business | 8 h | 1616 kg | Typically $2,020–$4,848 |
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.