Private jet cost
Seattle → Charlotte
A private flight from Seattle to Charlotte covers 1,977 nautical miles (3,661 km) and takes about 4h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $40,945 – $59,919 one-way — about $12,608 per seat.
1,977 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.8h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,637 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 366 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 07m | $32,050 – $47,590 | $50,138 – $66,759 | $55,938 – $79,359 | $9,955 | 1,164 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 09m | $33,547 – $47,719 | $52,995 – $67,681 | $59,195 – $81,081 | $10,158 | 1,367 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 45m | $37,848 – $54,825 | $59,613 – $77,483 | $67,113 – $94,483 | $11,584 | 2,066 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 48m | $40,945 – $59,919 | $63,916 – $83,888 | $72,916 – $105K | $12,608 | 2,637 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $49,277 – $72,066 | $76,965 – $101K | $87,465 – $126K | $15,168 | 3,080 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 30m | $61,622 – $95,624 | $96,418 – $134K | $109K – $166K | $19,656 | 3,773 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $75,239 – $116K | $118K – $163K | $133K – $202K | $23,939 | 4,978 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $121K – $218K | $191K – $306K | $212K – $371K | $42,370 | 9,900 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 Seattle–Charlotte non-stop
Seattle: where you’d land
- Boeing Field / King County International Airport KBFI
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport) KPAE
Airport with private terminal · 9,010 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport KSEA
Major hub · 11,901 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Charlotte: where you’d land
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport KCLT
Major hub · 10,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.8 h | 2,637 kg | $12,608 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 366 kg | Typically $439–$1,098 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1465 kg | Typically $1,831–$4,394 |
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.