Private jet cost
Zurich → Detroit
A private flight from Zurich to Detroit covers 3,672 nautical miles (6,801 km) and takes about 7h 48m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $129K – $202K one-way — about $41,348 per seat.
3,672 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 48m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.8h vs 11.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,951 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 680 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 | 3 fuel stops | 15h 40m | $61,350 – $91,019 | $96,047 – $128K | $102K – $140K | $19,046 | 2,249 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 29m | $56,729 – $81,192 | $89,121 – $114K | $95,321 – $128K | $17,240 | 2,388 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 33m | $67,350 – $97,970 | $106K – $138K | $113K – $155K | $20,665 | 3,784 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 24m | $78,850 – $115K | $123K – $162K | $132K – $183K | $24,271 | 5,171 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 02m | $95,025 – $139K | $149K – $195K | $159K – $220K | $29,239 | 6,051 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 52m | $119K – $184K | $186K – $259K | $199K – $291K | $37,919 | 7,422 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 48m | $129K – $202K | $201K – $281K | $216K – $320K | $41,348 | 8,951 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 17m | $208K – $378K | $323K – $527K | $344K – $592K | $73,192 | 17,836 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 Zurich–Detroit non-stop
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
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 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) | 8.8 h | 8,951 kg | $41,348 |
| Airline, economy | 11.7 h | 680 kg | Typically $816–$2,040 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.2 h | 2720 kg | Typically $3,401–$8,161 |
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.