New York → Sydney
A private flight from New York to Sydney covers 8,635 nautical miles (15,991 km) and takes about 36h 23m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $140K – $209K one-way — about $43,648 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 23m | $140K – $209K | $219K – $292K | $225K – $305K | $43,648 | 5,224 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 9 fuel stops | 30h 23m | $137K – $196K | $216K – $277K | $222K – $290K | $41,690 | 5,816 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 37m | $154K – $225K | $241K – $316K | $249K – $333K | $47,371 | 8,831 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 4 fuel stops | 22h 55m | $190K – $278K | $297K – $390K | $306K – $411K | $58,577 | 12,615 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 19m | $220K – $322K | $343K – $450K | $353K – $475K | $67,736 | 14,283 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 20h 10m | $262K – $409K | $408K – $571K | $421K – $603K | $83,921 | 16,891 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 40m | $303K – $474K | $471K – $660K | $486K – $699K | $97,199 | 21,443 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 49m | $486K – $889K | $757K – $1,237K | $778K – $1,302K | $171,927 | 42,680 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 8,635 nm this is beyond even ultra-long-range jets; expect one or more fuel stops of about 45 minutes each.
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
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 37.4 h | 5,224 kg | $43,648 |
| Airline, economy | 22.3 h | 1599 kg | Typically $1,919–$4,797 |
| Airline, first / business | 21.8 h | 6397 kg | Typically $7,996–$19,190 |
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.