
Vail (Eagle County) → Washington, D.C.
A private flight from Vail (Eagle County) to Washington, D.C. covers 1,363 nautical miles (2,525 km) and takes about 3h 33m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,414 – $34,090 one-way — about $7,188 per seat.
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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 55m | $24,073 – $35,516 | $37,867 – $50,105 | $43,667 – $62,705 | $7,449 | 850 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 44m | $22,528 – $32,052 | $35,582 – $45,451 | $41,782 – $58,851 | $6,823 | 906 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 33m | $23,414 – $34,090 | $36,714 – $47,952 | $44,214 – $64,952 | $7,188 | 1,273 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $30,068 – $43,742 | $47,182 – $61,576 | $56,182 – $82,576 | $9,226 | 1,870 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $36,272 – $52,724 | $56,956 – $74,275 | $67,456 – $99,275 | $11,125 | 2,186 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $45,499 – $70,069 | $71,613 – $98,819 | $84,113 – $131K | $14,446 | 2,680 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $55,704 – $85,409 | $87,775 – $121K | $103K – $160K | $17,639 | 3,540 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $90,052 – $160K | $143K – $226K | $164K – $291K | $31,216 | 7,028 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 Vail (Eagle County)–Washington, D.C. non-stop
Vail (Eagle County): where you’d land
- Eagle County Regional Airport KEGE
Airport with private terminal · 9,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.5 h | 1,273 kg | $7,188 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 252 kg | Typically $303–$757 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 1010 kg | Typically $1,262–$3,030 |
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.


