Private jet cost
Tokyo → Chicago
A private flight from Tokyo to Chicago covers 5,480 nautical miles (10,149 km) and takes about 11h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $187K – $292K one-way — about $59,907 per seat.
5,480 nm
Great-circle distance
11h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
12.5h vs 15.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
13,187 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1015 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 52m | $88,477 – $132K | $138K – $184K | $144K – $197K | $27,512 | 3,283 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 18h 52m | $85,291 – $122K | $134K – $172K | $140K – $186K | $25,921 | 3,610 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 15h 36m | $98,413 – $143K | $154K – $202K | $162K – $219K | $30,231 | 5,597 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 15m | $119K – $174K | $185K – $243K | $194K – $264K | $36,551 | 7,844 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 43m | $143K – $209K | $224K – $293K | $234K – $318K | $44,048 | 9,186 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 43m | $166K – $260K | $259K – $363K | $272K – $395K | $53,266 | 10,642 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 11h 29m | $187K – $292K | $289K – $406K | $304K – $445K | $59,907 | 13,187 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 58m | $326K – $591K | $510K – $826K | $531K – $891K | $114,572 | 27,912 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 Tokyo–Chicago non-stop
Tokyo: where you’d land
- Tokyo Haneda Airport RJTT
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Narita International Airport RJAA
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 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) | 12.5 h | 13,187 kg | $59,907 |
| Airline, economy | 15.6 h | 1015 kg | Typically $1,218–$3,045 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.1 h | 4059 kg | Typically $5,074–$12,178 |
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.