Private jet cost
Seattle → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. covers 1,998 nautical miles (3,700 km) and takes about 4h 50m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,317 – $60,471 one-way — about $12,724 per seat.
1,998 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 50m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.8h vs 8.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,664 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 370 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 11m | $32,322 – $48,002 | $50,557 – $67,328 | $56,357 – $79,928 | $10,041 | 1,175 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 12m | $33,782 – $48,064 | $53,358 – $68,157 | $59,558 – $81,557 | $10,231 | 1,378 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 48m | $38,140 – $55,259 | $60,061 – $78,082 | $67,561 – $95,082 | $11,675 | 2,084 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 50m | $41,317 – $60,471 | $64,487 – $84,649 | $73,487 – $106K | $12,724 | 2,664 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 39m | $49,721 – $72,726 | $77,648 – $102K | $88,148 – $127K | $15,306 | 3,110 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 33m | $62,172 – $96,496 | $97,264 – $135K | $110K – $167K | $19,834 | 3,811 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 23m | $75,905 – $117K | $119K – $165K | $134K – $204K | $24,154 | 5,027 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 39m | $122K – $220K | $192K – $309K | $213K – $374K | $42,751 | 9,998 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–Washington, D.C. 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
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.8 h | 2,664 kg | $12,724 |
| Airline, economy | 8.2 h | 370 kg | Typically $444–$1,110 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.7 h | 1480 kg | Typically $1,850–$4,440 |
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.