Zurich → Brisbane
A private flight from Zurich to Brisbane covers 8,760 nautical miles (16,223 km) and takes about 36h 50m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $142K – $211K one-way — about $44,159 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 | 7 fuel stops | 36h 50m | $142K – $211K | $222K – $296K | $228K – $308K | $44,159 | 5,288 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 9 fuel stops | 30h 44m | $139K – $198K | $218K – $280K | $224K – $293K | $42,123 | 5,881 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 54m | $156K – $227K | $244K – $319K | $251K – $336K | $47,913 | 8,938 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 4 fuel stops | 23h 13m | $193K – $282K | $301K – $395K | $310K – $416K | $59,266 | 12,771 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 36m | $222K – $326K | $347K – $456K | $357K – $481K | $68,560 | 14,465 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 20h 26m | $265K – $414K | $413K – $578K | $426K – $610K | $84,983 | 17,114 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 56m | $307K – $480K | $477K – $668K | $492K – $707K | $98,483 | 21,736 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 20h 06m | $493K – $901K | $767K – $1,254K | $788K – $1,319K | $174,200 | 43,265 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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No business jet flies this non-stop with 4 passengers
At 8,760 nm this is beyond even ultra-long-range jets; expect one or more fuel stops of about 45 minutes each.
Zurich: where you’d land
- St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport LSZR
Business-aviation airport · 4,921 ft runway · 75 min to centre · customs - Zurich Airport LSZH
Airport with private terminal · 12,139 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Brisbane: where you’d land
- Archerfield Airport YBAF
Business-aviation airport · 4,859 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Brisbane Airport YBBN
Major hub · 11,680 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 37.8 h | 5,288 kg | $44,159 |
| Airline, economy | 22.5 h | 1622 kg | Typically $1,947–$4,867 |
| Airline, first / business | 22 h | 6489 kg | Typically $8,112–$19,468 |
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.