Private jet cost
Zurich → New York
A private flight from Zurich to New York covers 3,410 nautical miles (6,315 km) and takes about 7h 33m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $99,270 – $155K one-way — about $31,821 per seat.
3,410 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 33m
Flight time (large jet)
8.6h vs 11.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,326 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 631 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 | 14h 44m | $57,936 – $85,850 | $90,794 – $121K | $96,594 – $133K | $17,973 | 2,114 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 46m | $53,776 – $76,869 | $84,578 – $109K | $90,778 – $122K | $16,331 | 2,252 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 55m | $63,692 – $92,529 | $100K – $130K | $108K – $147K | $19,528 | 3,559 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 48m | $74,195 – $108K | $116K – $152K | $125K – $173K | $22,823 | 4,842 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 28m | $89,458 – $131K | $140K – $183K | $150K – $208K | $27,508 | 5,669 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 33m | $99,270 – $155K | $154K – $216K | $167K – $248K | $31,821 | 6,326 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 16m | $121K – $188K | $188K – $263K | $203K – $302K | $38,651 | 8,336 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 43m | $194K – $353K | $303K – $493K | $324K – $558K | $68,417 | 16,607 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–New York 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
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 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 (large jet) | 8.6 h | 6,326 kg | $31,821 |
| Airline, economy | 11.2 h | 631 kg | Typically $758–$1,894 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.7 h | 2526 kg | Typically $3,157–$7,578 |
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.