Charter route · Northeast
Boston → Nantucket
KBED → KACK · 91 nm · 0h 35m typical block · $4,000–$5,500 light jet
91 nm
Distance
0h 35m
Block time (light jet)
$4,000–$5,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Boston–Nantucket run covers 91 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 35m block time from KBED to KACK.
Nantucket peaks Jun–Sep — strongest demand around summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KACK tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 41m | $2,000–$3,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 35m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 34m | $5,500–$8,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 34m | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 33m | $9,500–$13,000 |
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.
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04 / Answers
Boston to Nantucket: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Boston to Nantucket?
The trip covers about 91 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 35m block time on a light jet — a light jet runs about 0h 35m, a heavy jet about 0h 33m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Boston to Nantucket cost?
One-way estimates run $4,000–$5,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $2,000 (turboprop) to $13,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Boston and Nantucket?
Departures typically use KBED, KBOS, KPVD; arrivals use KACK, KMVY, KHYA. When KACK is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KEWB, KUUU, KOQU, KPVD.
What size aircraft is right for Boston to Nantucket?
At 91 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.
Are there empty-leg flights from Boston to Nantucket?
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.