Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Edinburgh
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Edinburgh covers 4,380 nautical miles (8,112 km) and takes about 9h 14m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $152K – $237K one-way — about $48,614 per seat.
4,380 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 14m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.2h vs 13.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,610 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 811 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 | 18h 12m | $70,550 – $105K | $110K – $147K | $116K – $160K | $21,937 | 2,612 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 08m | $68,805 – $98,407 | $108K – $139K | $114K – $152K | $20,902 | 2,897 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 14m | $77,207 – $113K | $121K – $158K | $128K – $175K | $23,729 | 4,388 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 45m | $99,245 – $145K | $155K – $203K | $164K – $224K | $30,490 | 6,468 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 34m | $110K – $161K | $172K – $225K | $182K – $250K | $33,902 | 7,082 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 22m | $138K – $214K | $215K – $299K | $227K – $331K | $43,927 | 8,683 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 14m | $152K – $237K | $236K – $330K | $251K – $369K | $48,614 | 10,610 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 49m | $244K – $445K | $379K – $619K | $400K – $684K | $86,056 | 21,149 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 San Francisco Bay Area–Edinburgh non-stop
San Francisco Bay Area: where you’d land
- Oakland International Airport KOAK
Airport with private terminal · 10,520 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - San Francisco International Airport KSFO
Major hub · 11,870 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Edinburgh: where you’d land
- Edinburgh Airport EGPH
Airport with private terminal · 8,386 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.2 h | 10,610 kg | $48,614 |
| Airline, economy | 13.2 h | 811 kg | Typically $973–$2,434 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.7 h | 3245 kg | Typically $4,056–$9,734 |
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.
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