The heavy jet is where private aviation becomes a different product entirely. New York to London nonstop, dinner served over the Atlantic, a made-up berth for the overnight, a shower on the newest airframes. A Gulfstream G650 doesn't compete with the airlines — it competes with owning your own wing of a hotel.
Rates are commensurate: at $10,000–$18,000 per hour, New York to London estimates at $59,700 – $149,300. That range is wide because "heavy jet" spans a twenty-year-old G550 and a new Global 7500, and because a transatlantic route sits outside the US market our bands describe. What the money buys is 14 passengers in three cabin zones, 7,000-plus miles of nonstop range, and schedule immunity no first-class ticket can offer.
What a heavy jet costs on real routes
One-way estimates for routes this category can serve. Rows markedrecommended are the ones where ourrecommendation rule picks this category over every other:
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 London → 🇦🇪 DubaiRecommended | 3,427 mi | 6h 37m | $59,600 – $149,000 |
| 🇺🇸 New York → 🇬🇧 LondonRecommended | 3,436 mi | 6h 38m | $59,700 – $149,300 |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles → 🇺🇸 Las Vegas | 229 mi | 0h 54m | $20,000 – $36,000 |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto → 🇺🇸 New York | 345 mi | 1h 07m | $20,000 – $36,000 |
When the heavy jet is the right call
Book a heavy jet for intercontinental nonstops, parties of ten-plus, or any flight where sleeping properly en route is the point — transatlantic overnights, US–Middle East, coast-to-coast red-eyes before a morning board meeting. For domestic trips under six passengers it's magnificent overkill; a super-midsize does the mission at half the rate.
Inside the cabin
Three living zones on most airframes: a forward club for meetings, a dining/conference group and an aft stateroom that converts to flat berths. Standing height throughout (6'2"+ on the Global 7500), full galley with chef-prepared service, crew rest for ultra-long-haul, and luggage capacity measured in wardrobes rather than bags.
The aircraft you'll actually be quoted
| Aircraft | Hourly rate | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream G650ER | $14,000–18,000/h | 7,500-mile range — any two cities on Earth, one stop max |
| Bombardier Global 7500 | $15,000–18,000/h | Four zones, tallest cabin, 7,700-mile range |
| Gulfstream G550 | $10,500–14,000/h | The value transatlantic workhorse |
| Falcon 8X | $11,000–15,000/h | Three engines, short-field genius for a heavy |
These hourly figures describe individual airframes, not the category, and can sit slightly outside the $10,000–$18,000 band above — an older airframe prices below it, a brand-new one above. Our estimates always use the category band; see the methodology.
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Charter cost estimate
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New York (TEB) → London (FAB)
3,436 mi · one way · 4 pax
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet
$59,700 – $149,300
6h 38m in the air · Nonstop · 10–16 seats · Gulfstream G650, Global 7500
Chosen because it flies the 3,436 mi nonstop, seats 4 comfortably, and is the least expensive cabin we would put someone in for 6h 38m in the air.
This route is outside the US and Canadian market our rate bands were built for. Rather than invent a regional adjustment, we widen the range — treat it as an order of magnitude, not a price.
Lowest viable option
Midsize Jet
$40,200 – $81,200
8h 07m in the air · 1 fuel stop · 7–9 seats · Citation Latitude, Learjet 60XR — cheaper, but this is what you trade for it.
Other aircraft options (1)
| Category | Typical aircraft | Flight time | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-Midsize · 1 fuel stop | Challenger 350, Citation X | 7h 44m | $55,700 – $96,700 |
What is included
- Aircraft and crew for the flight time shown
- Fuel at prevailing prices
- Standard landing and handling fees at business-aviation airports
- Routine catering and in-flight service at the operator’s standard level
- Federal excise tax and segment fees where the operator quotes them inclusively
What may change the final quote
- De-icing, which is charged per application in winter
- Overnight crew expenses on multi-day trips
- Aircraft-on-ground and extended-wait charges
- International handling, customs, overflight and permit fees
- Peak-date and event surcharges
- Ground transport, hangarage and special catering requests
Estimate, not a binding quote. These are indicative market ranges for the aircraft category, not an offer from an operator.See exactly how we calculate this.
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Heavy Jet charter: common questions
How much does a heavy jet charter cost?
$10,000–$18,000 per flight hour depending on airframe and age — a twenty-year-old G550 and a new Global 7500 are both heavy jets and quote roughly 70% apart. New York to London estimates at $59,700 – $149,300; the width of that range is the honest answer rather than a hedge.
Can you sleep on a heavy jet?
Properly, yes. Club seats convert to flat berths and most heavy jets carry dedicated mattress and linen kits; the aft stateroom on Gulfstream and Global airframes is a genuine bedroom. This is the category built for arriving rested.
How many passengers fit on a heavy jet?
Ten to sixteen in typical charter configurations, across two to four cabin zones. Fourteen is a comfortable planning number with full luggage for everyone.