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Charter routes / West Coast / New York to Seattle
2,080 nm · about 5h 02m block on a heavy jet · typically $85,500–$119,500 one-way.
2,080 nm
Great-circle
5h 02m typical block · Heavy Jet
$85,500–$119,500
One-way estimate
12
Operators at endpoints
2,080 nm
Distance
5h 02m
Block time (heavy jet)
$85,500–$119,500
Typical one-way estimate
12
Operators at the endpoints
The New York–Seattle run covers 2,080 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 5h 02m block time from KTEB to KBFI.
Seattle peaks Jun–Sep, strongest demand around summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KBFI tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 8h 06m | $24,500–$34,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 5h 34m | $39,000–$54,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 5h 24m | $54,000–$75,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 08m | $61,500–$86,000 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 5h 02m | $85,500–$119,500 |
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
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 2,080 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 5h 02m block time on a heavy jet, a light jet runs about 5h 34m, a heavy jet about 5h 02m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $85,500–$119,500 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $24,500 (turboprop) to $119,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KTEB, KHPN, KFRG; arrivals use KBFI, KRNT, KPAE. When KBFI is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KSEA, W55, S60, KPWT.
At 2,080 nm, most charters book a heavy jet (Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, 12–19 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.
