Private jet cost
Seattle → Kansas City
A private flight from Seattle to Kansas City covers 1,303 nautical miles (2,412 km) and takes about 3h 24m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $22,568 – $32,831 one-way — about $6,925 per seat.
1,303 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 24m
Flight time (light jet)
4.4h vs 6.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,221 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 241 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 | 5h 42m | $23,283 – $34,320 | $36,651 – $48,455 | $42,451 – $61,055 | $7,200 | 819 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 34m | $21,845 – $31,052 | $34,530 – $44,071 | $40,730 – $57,471 | $6,612 | 875 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $22,568 – $32,831 | $35,412 – $46,215 | $42,912 – $63,215 | $6,925 | 1,221 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $28,990 – $42,140 | $45,524 – $59,365 | $54,524 – $80,365 | $8,891 | 1,794 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $34,983 – $50,808 | $54,974 – $71,632 | $65,474 – $96,632 | $10,724 | 2,098 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 04m | $43,901 – $67,537 | $69,156 – $95,327 | $81,656 – $127K | $13,930 | 2,572 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 57m | $53,769 – $82,351 | $84,798 – $116K | $99,798 – $155K | $17,015 | 3,397 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $86,960 – $154K | $138K – $218K | $159K – $283K | $30,111 | 6,743 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–Kansas City 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
Kansas City: where you’d land
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport KMKC
Business-aviation airport · 7,002 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.4 h | 1,221 kg | $6,925 |
| Airline, economy | 6.7 h | 241 kg | Typically $289–$724 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.2 h | 965 kg | Typically $1,206–$2,895 |
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.