Private jet cost
Sydney → Charlotte
A private flight from Sydney to Charlotte covers 8,260 nautical miles (15,298 km) and takes about 35h 03m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $136K – $201K one-way — about $42,117 per seat.
8,260 nm
Great-circle distance
35h 03m
Flight time (turboprop)
36.1h vs 21.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,031 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1530 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 | 7 fuel stops | 35h 03m | $136K – $201K | $212K – $282K | $218K – $295K | $42,117 | 5,031 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 37m | $129K – $185K | $202K – $260K | $209K – $274K | $39,181 | 5,479 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 43m | $149K – $217K | $233K – $305K | $241K – $322K | $45,749 | 8,511 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 19m | $176K – $258K | $274K – $360K | $283K – $381K | $54,193 | 11,733 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 30m | $212K – $310K | $331K – $434K | $341K – $459K | $65,267 | 13,737 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 22m | $252K – $394K | $393K – $550K | $405K – $582K | $80,740 | 16,224 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 54m | $291K – $455K | $453K – $634K | $468K – $673K | $93,352 | 20,565 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 00m | $467K – $853K | $727K – $1,188K | $748K – $1,253K | $165,115 | 40,926 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 Sydney–Charlotte non-stop
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
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 (turboprop) | 36.1 h | 5,031 kg | $42,117 |
| Airline, economy | 21.5 h | 1530 kg | Typically $1,836–$4,589 |
| Airline, first / business | 21 h | 6119 kg | Typically $7,649–$18,357 |
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.