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Plain-language guides to every way of flying private: empty legs, jet sharing, discovery flights and private charter, plus every type of private jet.
Ways to fly private
Empty LegsWhat it is, prices, pros and consJet SharingWhat it is, prices, pros and consDiscovery FlightWhat it is, prices, pros and consPrivate CharterWhat it is, prices, pros and cons
Private jet types
Turboprop6–9 seats · ≈ 1,500–1,800 nm
Light Jet4–8 seats · ≈ 1,200–2,100 nm
Midsize Jet7–9 seats · ≈ 2,000–2,500 nm
Super-midsize Jet8–12 seats · ≈ 3,200–4,000 nm
Heavy Jet10–16 seats · ≈ 4,000–4,750 nm
Ultra-long-range Jet12–19 seats · ≈ 6,000–7,500 nmPopular routes
Miami → New York≈ 2h 45m · ≈ 950 nm
New York → Los Angeles≈ 5h 45m · ≈ 2,150 nm
Fort Lauderdale → The Bahamas≈ 45m · ≈ 160 nm
New York → London≈ 7h 00m · ≈ 3,000 nm
Dubai → Tashkent≈ 3h 30m · ≈ 1,250 nm
Istanbul → Tashkent≈ 4h 45m · ≈ 2,000 nmPrices and specifications are typical figures for guidance and vary by aircraft, operator, date and route. Summit Jet LLC is an air charter broker; all flights are operated by FAA Part 135 (or equivalent) certificated carriers.