Private jet cost
Seoul → San Diego
A private flight from Seoul to San Diego covers 5,276 nautical miles (9,771 km) and takes about 11h 04m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $180K – $282K one-way — about $57,815 per seat.
5,276 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 04m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.1h vs 15.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,710 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 977 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 | 22h 09m | $85,830 – $128K | $134K – $179K | $140K – $191K | $26,680 | 3,179 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 19m | $83,001 – $119K | $130K – $167K | $137K – $181K | $25,216 | 3,505 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 07m | $95,577 – $139K | $150K – $196K | $157K – $213K | $29,349 | 5,423 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 47m | $115K – $168K | $180K – $236K | $189K – $257K | $35,429 | 7,589 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 31m | $129K – $189K | $201K – $264K | $211K – $289K | $39,807 | 8,387 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 17m | $161K – $251K | $251K – $351K | $264K – $383K | $51,536 | 10,279 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 04m | $180K – $282K | $279K – $392K | $294K – $431K | $57,815 | 12,710 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 31m | $316K – $571K | $494K – $799K | $515K – $864K | $110,870 | 26,958 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–San Diego 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
San Diego: where you’d land
- McClellan-Palomar Airport KCRQ
Business-aviation airport · 4,897 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs - San Diego International Airport KSAN
Major hub · 9,401 ft runway · 10 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) | 12.1 h | 12,710 kg | $57,815 |
| Airline, economy | 15.1 h | 977 kg | Typically $1,173–$2,931 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.6 h | 3909 kg | Typically $4,886–$11,726 |
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.