Private jet cost
Seoul → Los Angeles
A private flight from Seoul to Los Angeles covers 5,168 nautical miles (9,570 km) and takes about 10h 51m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $177K – $277K one-way — about $56,700 per seat.
5,168 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 51m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.8h vs 14.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,456 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 957 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 | 21h 45m | $84,418 – $125K | $132K – $176K | $138K – $188K | $26,237 | 3,123 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 01m | $81,780 – $117K | $129K – $165K | $135K – $178K | $24,840 | 3,448 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 51m | $94,064 – $137K | $147K – $193K | $155K – $210K | $28,879 | 5,331 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 33m | $113K – $165K | $177K – $232K | $186K – $253K | $34,830 | 7,453 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 17m | $127K – $186K | $197K – $260K | $208K – $285K | $39,091 | 8,229 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 03m | $158K – $247K | $247K – $345K | $259K – $377K | $50,614 | 10,086 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 51m | $177K – $277K | $274K – $385K | $289K – $424K | $56,700 | 12,456 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 17m | $310K – $561K | $485K – $785K | $506K – $850K | $108,895 | 26,450 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 Seoul–Los Angeles non-stop
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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 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) | 11.8 h | 12,456 kg | $56,700 |
| Airline, economy | 14.9 h | 957 kg | Typically $1,148–$2,871 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.4 h | 3828 kg | Typically $4,785–$11,484 |
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.