HEAVY & ULTRA-LONG-RANGE — COST PER HOUR
Long-Range Private Jet Charter Cost Per Hour
Heavy and ultra-long-range jets are what fly non-stop across oceans. Expect $9,500 to $13,000 per hour on a heavy jet, and $13,000 to $20,000+ per hour on ultra-long-range aircraft like the Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 or Falcon 8X. You get a full stand-up cabin, sleeping berths, enclosed galley and range from 4,500 nm on a Challenger 605 up to 8,000+ nm on a G800.
HOURLY RATE
$9,500 – $20,000+ /hr
RANGE
4,500 – 8,000 nm
PASSENGERS
10 – 19 passengers
CABIN HEIGHT
6 ft 1 in – 6 ft 3 in
CRUISE SPEED
480 – 516 kt
Hourly rates by aircraft
Retail hourly rates for the most-chartered aircraft in this category. Empty-leg pricing typically runs 25 – 60% below these numbers.
| Aircraft | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 605 | $9,500 – $11,500 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | $11,000 – $13,500 |
| Gulfstream G650 | $14,000 – $17,500 |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | $16,000 – $20,000 |
Sample route totals
All-in retail estimates for one-way charter on typical routes for this category.
| Route | Flight time | Indicative total |
|---|---|---|
| New York → London | 6h 45m | $75,000 – $115,000 |
| London → Dubai | 6h 55m | €72,000 – €98,000 |
| Los Angeles → Tokyo | 10h 50m | $155,000 – $220,000 |
| New York → Dubai | 12h 15m | $175,000 – $255,000 |
Where the hourly rate goes
Approximate share of the long-range private jet charter cost per hour by cost line, based on typical operator P&L at healthy utilisation.
| Cost line | Share |
|---|---|
| Fuel | ~ 32% |
| Ownership / lease | ~ 24% |
| Maintenance reserves | ~ 20% |
| Crew & training | ~ 14% |
| Insurance & admin | ~ 10% |
Frequently asked
What is the cost per hour of a Gulfstream G650?
In 2026, a Gulfstream G650 or G650ER charters between $14,000 and $17,500 per hour. A New York to London one-way is typically $92,000 – $118,000 all-in including FET, handling and repositioning.
Do I pay for repositioning on a long-range jet?
Yes. Because there are fewer heavy jets in the market, positioning legs of 1 – 4 hours are common and are billed at the same hourly rate. Empty-leg matching or booking round-trip on the same aircraft eliminates this cost.
Is it cheaper to fly first class than charter a heavy jet?
For 1 – 3 passengers, yes — commercial first class from New York to London is typically $10,000 – $18,000 return. For groups of 6 or more, a heavy jet often lands at $12,000 – $16,000 per passenger while adding schedule control, direct-to-FBO transfers and no security queues.