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Charter routes / Southeast / Atlanta to Knoxville
117 nm · about 0h 39m block on a light jet · typically $4,500–$6,500 one-way.
117 nm
Great-circle
0h 39m typical block · Light Jet
$4,500–$6,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
117 nm
Distance
0h 39m
Block time (light jet)
$4,500–$6,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Atlanta–Knoxville run covers 117 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 39m block time from KPDK to KTYS.
Knoxville peaks Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KTYS tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 47m | $2,500–$3,500 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 39m | $4,500–$6,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 38m | $6,500–$9,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 37m | $7,500–$10,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 37m | $10,500–$14,500 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Atlanta, GA
Nearby alternates
Atlanta destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
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The trip covers about 117 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 39m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 0h 39m, a heavy jet about 0h 37m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $4,500–$6,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $2,500 (turboprop) to $14,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KPDK, KFTY, KRYY; arrivals use KTYS. When KTYS is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KRHP, KCSV, KAVL, KCHA.
At 117 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.
