Private jet cost
San Francisco Bay Area → Seoul
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Seoul covers 4,891 nautical miles (9,059 km) and takes about 10h 17m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $168K – $263K one-way — about $53,865 per seat.
4,891 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 17m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.3h vs 14.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,808 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 906 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 46m | $80,829 – $120K | $126K – $168K | $132K – $181K | $25,109 | 2,981 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 16m | $78,676 – $112K | $124K – $159K | $130K – $172K | $23,884 | 3,306 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 12m | $90,218 – $131K | $142K – $185K | $149K – $202K | $27,683 | 5,095 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 55m | $108K – $158K | $169K – $222K | $178K – $243K | $33,309 | 7,108 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 41m | $121K – $177K | $188K – $248K | $199K – $273K | $37,272 | 7,827 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 27m | $151K – $235K | $235K – $329K | $248K – $361K | $48,270 | 9,594 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 17m | $168K – $263K | $261K – $365K | $276K – $404K | $53,865 | 11,808 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 56m | $270K – $493K | $419K – $686K | $440K – $751K | $95,355 | 23,543 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–Seoul 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
Seoul: where you’d land
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport RKSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Incheon International Airport RKSI
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 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) | 11.3 h | 11,808 kg | $53,865 |
| Airline, economy | 14.3 h | 906 kg | Typically $1,087–$2,718 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.8 h | 3624 kg | Typically $4,529–$10,871 |
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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