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Charter routes / Northeast / Palm Beach to Philadelphia
844 nm · about 2h 24m block on a midsize jet · typically $24,000–$33,500 one-way.
844 nm
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2h 24m typical block · Midsize Jet
$24,000–$33,500
One-way estimate
10
Operators at endpoints
844 nm
Distance
2h 24m
Block time (midsize jet)
$24,000–$33,500
Typical one-way estimate
10
Operators at the endpoints
The Palm Beach–Philadelphia run covers 844 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 2h 24m block time from KPBI to KPNE.
Philadelphia 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 KPNE tighten around holidays and major events.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 3h 30m | $10,500–$14,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 2h 28m | $17,500–$24,000 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 2h 24m | $24,000–$33,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 2h 17m | $27,500–$38,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 2h 15m | $38,000–$53,500 |
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.
Palm Beach, FL
Nearby alternates
Palm Beach destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Palm Beach
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 844 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 2h 24m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 2h 28m, a heavy jet about 2h 15m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $24,000–$33,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $10,500 (turboprop) to $53,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KPBI, KFXE, KBCT; arrivals use KPNE, KPHL. When KPNE is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KTTN, KWRI, KNEL, KILG.
At 844 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.
