Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Cairo
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo covers 5,066 nautical miles (9,383 km) and takes about 10h 38m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $174K – $272K one-way — about $55,661 per seat.
5,066 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 38m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.6h vs 14.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,218 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 938 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 | 21h 24m | $83,102 – $123K | $130K – $173K | $136K – $186K | $25,823 | 3,071 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 45m | $80,642 – $115K | $127K – $163K | $133K – $176K | $24,489 | 3,396 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 37m | $92,654 – $135K | $145K – $190K | $153K – $207K | $28,441 | 5,244 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 19m | $111K – $163K | $174K – $228K | $183K – $249K | $34,272 | 7,327 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 04m | $125K – $183K | $194K – $255K | $204K – $280K | $38,425 | 8,082 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 50m | $156K – $242K | $243K – $339K | $255K – $371K | $49,755 | 9,906 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 38m | $174K – $272K | $269K – $378K | $284K – $417K | $55,661 | 12,218 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 04m | $305K – $551K | $477K – $772K | $498K – $837K | $107,056 | 25,976 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 Washington, D.C.–Cairo non-stop
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
Cairo: where you’d land
- Sphinx International Airport HESX
Airport with private terminal · 11,975 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs - Cairo International Airport HECA
Major hub · 13,123 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) | 11.6 h | 12,218 kg | $55,661 |
| Airline, economy | 14.7 h | 938 kg | Typically $1,126–$2,815 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.2 h | 3753 kg | Typically $4,691–$11,259 |
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.