Private jet cost
Vancouver → Kansas City
A private flight from Vancouver to Kansas City covers 1,361 nautical miles (2,520 km) and takes about 3h 32m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $23,380 – $34,039 one-way — about $7,177 per seat.
1,361 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 32m
Flight time (light jet)
4.5h vs 6.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,270 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 252 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 | 1 fuel stop | 5h 55m | $24,041 – $35,467 | $37,817 – $50,038 | $43,617 – $62,638 | $7,439 | 848 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 44m | $22,500 – $32,011 | $35,539 – $45,395 | $41,739 – $58,795 | $6,814 | 905 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 32m | $23,380 – $34,039 | $36,661 – $47,882 | $44,161 – $64,882 | $7,177 | 1,270 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 24m | $30,024 – $43,677 | $47,114 – $61,486 | $56,114 – $82,486 | $9,213 | 1,867 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $36,219 – $52,647 | $56,876 – $74,168 | $67,376 – $99,168 | $11,108 | 2,183 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 12m | $45,434 – $69,966 | $71,513 – $98,677 | $84,013 – $131K | $14,425 | 2,676 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 05m | $55,625 – $85,284 | $87,654 – $120K | $103K – $159K | $17,614 | 3,534 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 16m | $89,926 – $159K | $143K – $226K | $164K – $291K | $31,171 | 7,016 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 Vancouver–Kansas City non-stop
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Kansas City: where you’d land
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport KMKC
Business-aviation airport · 7,002 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (light jet) | 4.5 h | 1,270 kg | $7,177 |
| Airline, economy | 6.8 h | 252 kg | Typically $302–$756 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.3 h | 1008 kg | Typically $1,260–$3,024 |
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.