Charter route · Pacific
Seattle → Honolulu
KBFI → PHNL · 2,329 nm · 5h 35m typical block · $95,000–$133,000 heavy jet
2,329 nm
Distance
5h 35m
Block time (heavy jet)
$95,000–$133,000
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Seattle–Honolulu run covers 2,329 nautical miles, typically flown on a heavy jet in about 5h 35m block time from KBFI to PHNL.
Honolulu 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 PHNL tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 9h 01m | $27,000–$38,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 6h 12m | $43,500–$61,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 6h 00m | $60,000–$84,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 5h 42m | $68,500–$96,000 |
| Heavy JetTypical | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 5h 35m | $95,000–$133,000 |
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.
Airport options
Seattle, WA
- King County International Airport - Boeing FieldPrimaryKBFI
- Renton Municipal AirportKRNT
- Seattle Paine Field International AirportKPAE
Nearby alternates
Seattle destination guide →Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first — often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Seattle
04 / Answers
Seattle to Honolulu: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Seattle to Honolulu?
The trip covers about 2,329 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 5h 35m block time on a heavy jet — a light jet runs about 6h 12m, a heavy jet about 5h 35m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Seattle to Honolulu cost?
One-way estimates run $95,000–$133,000 on a heavy jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $27,000 (turboprop) to $133,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Seattle and Honolulu?
Departures typically use KBFI, KRNT, KPAE; arrivals use PHNL. When PHNL is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include PHIK, PHJR, PHNG, PHMK.
What size aircraft is right for Seattle to Honolulu?
At 2,329 nm, most charters book a heavy jet (Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, 12–19 seats). Smaller classes may need a fuel stop at this distance — ask the operator about nonstop capability for the specific tail.
Are there empty-leg flights from Seattle to Honolulu?
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.