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Charter routes / Midwest / New York to Detroit
433 nm · about 1h 24m block on a midsize jet · typically $14,000–$19,500 one-way.
433 nm
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1h 24m typical block · Midsize Jet
$14,000–$19,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
433 nm
Distance
1h 24m
Block time (midsize jet)
$14,000–$19,500
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The New York–Detroit run covers 433 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 24m block time from KTEB to KPTK.
Detroit peaks May–Oct, strongest demand around spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KPTK tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 58m | $6,000–$8,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 26m | $10,000–$14,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 24m | $14,000–$19,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 21m | $16,000–$22,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 19m | $22,500–$31,500 |
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.
New York, NY
Nearby alternates
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near New York
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The trip covers about 433 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 24m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 26m, a heavy jet about 1h 19m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $14,000–$19,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $6,000 (turboprop) to $31,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KTEB, KHPN, KFRG; arrivals use KPTK, KDTW, KYIP. When KPTK is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KFNT, KDET, KMTC, CYQG.
At 433 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.
