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Charter routes / Midwest / New York to Omaha
986 nm · about 2h 37m block on a super-midsize jet · typically $31,500–$44,000 one-way.
986 nm
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2h 37m typical block · Super-Midsize Jet
$31,500–$44,000
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
986 nm
Distance
2h 37m
Block time (super-midsize jet)
$31,500–$44,000
Typical one-way estimate
7
Operators at the endpoints
The New York–Omaha run covers 986 nautical miles, typically flown on a super-midsize jet in about 2h 37m block time from KTEB to KOMA.
Omaha 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 KOMA tighten around holidays and major events. Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in May is massive private aviation event.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 4h 01m | $12,000–$17,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 50m | $20,000–$27,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 45m | $27,500–$38,500 |
| Super-Midsize JetTypical | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 37m | $31,500–$44,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 34m | $43,500–$61,000 |
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.
New York, NY
Nearby alternates
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 986 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 37m block time on a super-midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 50m, a heavy jet about 2h 34m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $31,500–$44,000 on a super-midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $12,000 (turboprop) to $61,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KTEB, KHPN, KFRG; arrivals use KOMA. When KOMA is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KOFF, KLNK, KOLU, KSUX.
At 986 nm, most charters book a super-midsize jet (Citation Longitude, Challenger 350, 8–12 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.
