Private jet cost
Zurich → Seychelles (Mahé)
A private flight from Zurich to Seychelles (Mahé) covers 3,989 nautical miles (7,387 km) and takes about 8h 26m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $139K – $217K one-way — about $44,595 per seat.
3,989 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 26m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.4h vs 12.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,692 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 739 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 | 16h 48m | $65,462 – $97,242 | $102K – $136K | $108K – $149K | $20,338 | 2,411 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 05m | $64,405 – $91,965 | $101K – $130K | $108K – $143K | $19,546 | 2,695 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 18m | $71,755 – $105K | $112K – $147K | $120K – $164K | $22,035 | 4,054 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 07m | $84,457 – $124K | $132K – $173K | $141K – $194K | $26,014 | 5,566 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 43m | $102K – $149K | $159K – $208K | $169K – $233K | $31,323 | 6,512 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 32m | $127K – $198K | $199K – $277K | $211K – $309K | $40,604 | 7,986 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 26m | $139K – $217K | $216K – $303K | $231K – $342K | $44,595 | 9,692 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 58m | $224K – $408K | $348K – $568K | $369K – $633K | $78,941 | 19,316 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–Seychelles (Mahé) 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
Seychelles (Mahé): where you’d land
- Seychelles International Airport FSIA
Major hub · 9,800 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 9.4 h | 9,692 kg | $44,595 |
| Airline, economy | 12.4 h | 739 kg | Typically $886–$2,216 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.9 h | 2955 kg | Typically $3,693–$8,864 |
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.