Private jet cost
Sydney → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Sydney to Malé (Maldives) covers 4,934 nautical miles (9,137 km) and takes about 10h 22m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $169K – $265K one-way — about $54,301 per seat.
4,934 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 22m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.4h vs 14.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,908 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 914 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 | 20h 55m | $81,380 – $121K | $127K – $170K | $133K – $182K | $25,282 | 3,003 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 23m | $79,152 – $113K | $125K – $160K | $131K – $173K | $24,030 | 3,327 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 18m | $90,809 – $132K | $142K – $186K | $150K – $203K | $27,867 | 5,131 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 01m | $109K – $159K | $171K – $223K | $180K – $244K | $33,542 | 7,161 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 47m | $122K – $179K | $190K – $250K | $200K – $275K | $37,551 | 7,889 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 33m | $152K – $237K | $237K – $331K | $250K – $363K | $48,630 | 9,670 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 22m | $169K – $265K | $263K – $368K | $278K – $407K | $54,301 | 11,908 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 47m | $298K – $539K | $467K – $755K | $488K – $820K | $104,647 | 25,356 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–Malé (Maldives) 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
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 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) | 11.4 h | 11,908 kg | $54,301 |
| Airline, economy | 14.4 h | 914 kg | Typically $1,096–$2,741 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.9 h | 3655 kg | Typically $4,569–$10,965 |
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.