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Charter routes / Northeast / Washington DC to The Hamptons
268 nm · about 1h 01m block on a light jet · typically $7,000–$10,000 one-way.
268 nm
Great-circle
1h 01m typical block · Light Jet
$7,000–$10,000
One-way estimate
4
Operators at endpoints
268 nm
Distance
1h 01m
Block time (light jet)
$7,000–$10,000
Typical one-way estimate
4
Operators at the endpoints
The Washington DC–The Hamptons run covers 268 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 1h 01m block time from KIAD to KHTO.
The Hamptons peaks May–Sep, strongest demand around spring and summer. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at KHTO tighten around holidays and major events. Helicopter shuttles from Manhattan are most common.
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 21m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 1h 01m | $7,000–$10,000 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 1h 00m | $10,000–$14,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 58m | $11,500–$16,000 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 57m | $16,000–$22,500 |
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.
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 The Hamptons
04 / Answers
The trip covers about 268 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 1h 01m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 1h 01m, a heavy jet about 0h 57m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
One-way estimates run $7,000–$10,000 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $4,000 (turboprop) to $22,500 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Departures typically use KIAD, KGAI, KJYO, KHEF; arrivals use KHTO, KFOK. When KHTO is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include KMTP, KGON, KWST, KBID.
At 268 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 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.
