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Charter routes / Northeast / Washington DC to Cape Cod
367 nm · about 1h 14m block on a midsize jet · typically $12,500–$17,500 one-way.
367 nm
Great-circle
1h 14m typical block · Midsize Jet
$12,500–$17,500
One-way estimate
3
Operators at endpoints
367 nm
Distance
1h 14m
Block time (midsize jet)
$12,500–$17,500
Typical one-way estimate
3
Operators at the endpoints
The Washington DC–Cape Cod run covers 367 nautical miles, typically flown on a midsize jet in about 1h 14m block time from KIAD to KHYA.
Cape Cod peaks Jun–Sep, strongest demand around summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KHYA tighten around holidays and major events.
Departure side: DCA has severe GA restrictions (ADIZ), most private flights use Dulles or regional airports.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 1h 43m | $5,000–$7,000 |
| Light Jet | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 16m | $9,000–$12,500 |
| Midsize JetTypical | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 14m | $12,500–$17,500 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 1h 12m | $14,500–$20,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 1h 11m | $20,000–$28,000 |
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.
Washington DC, VA
Nearby alternates
Washington DC destination guide →Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
Based near Washington DC
Based near Cape Cod
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 367 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 14m block time on a midsize jet, a light jet runs about 1h 16m, a heavy jet about 1h 11m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $12,500–$17,500 on a midsize jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $5,000 (turboprop) to $28,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KIAD, KGAI, KJYO, KHEF; arrivals use KHYA, KPVC. When KHYA is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KMVY, KACK, KEWB, KUUU.
At 367 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.
