Private jet cost
Zurich → St. Louis
A private flight from Zurich to St. Louis covers 4,078 nautical miles (7,553 km) and takes about 8h 37m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $142K – $222K one-way — about $45,514 per seat.
4,078 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 37m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.6h vs 12.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,902 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 755 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 | 17h 07m | $66,625 – $99,003 | $104K – $139K | $110K – $151K | $20,704 | 2,457 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 19m | $65,411 – $93,438 | $103K – $132K | $109K – $145K | $19,856 | 2,741 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 31m | $73,001 – $106K | $114K – $150K | $122K – $167K | $22,422 | 4,131 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 19m | $86,043 – $126K | $134K – $176K | $143K – $197K | $26,507 | 5,678 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 55m | $104K – $152K | $162K – $212K | $172K – $237K | $31,912 | 6,642 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 44m | $130K – $201K | $203K – $282K | $215K – $314K | $41,364 | 8,145 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 37m | $142K – $222K | $221K – $309K | $236K – $348K | $45,514 | 9,902 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 10m | $228K – $416K | $355K – $580K | $376K – $645K | $80,568 | 19,735 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–St. Louis 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
St. Louis: where you’d land
- Spirit of St. Louis Airport KSUS
Business-aviation airport · 7,485 ft runway · 35 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) | 9.6 h | 9,902 kg | $45,514 |
| Airline, economy | 12.6 h | 755 kg | Typically $906–$2,266 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.1 h | 3021 kg | Typically $3,776–$9,063 |
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.