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Charter routes / Midwest / Dallas to Indianapolis
650 nm · about 1h 56m block on a midsize jet · typically $19,500–$27,000 one-way.
650 nm
Great-circle
1h 56m typical block · Midsize Jet
$19,500–$27,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
650 nm
Distance
1h 56m
Block time (midsize jet)
$19,500–$27,000
Typical one-way estimate
9
Operators at the endpoints
The Dallas–Indianapolis run covers 650 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 56m block time from KADS to KIND.
Indianapolis 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 KIND tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 2h 46m | $8,500–$11,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 59m | $14,000–$19,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 56m | $19,500–$27,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 51m | $22,000–$31,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 49m | $31,000–$43,000 |
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.
Dallas, TX
Nearby alternates
Dallas destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Dallas
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The trip covers about 650 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 56m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 59m, a heavy jet about 1h 49m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $19,500–$27,000 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $8,500 (turboprop) to $43,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KADS, KDAL, KFTW, KAFW; arrivals use KIND, KTYQ. When KIND is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KBAK, KBMG, KHUF, KLAF.
At 650 nm, most charters book a midsize jet (Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR, 7–9 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.
