NZAA to LFPB 10,015 nm NNW 337 degrees true
Private Jet CharterAuckland to Paris
10,015 nautical miles direct. Every aircraft in the reference fleet needs a fuel stop on this sector. Operators bid on this leg without knowing who is flying it.
The leg
Auckland to Paris
The great circle track from Auckland to Paris runs 10,015 nautical miles on an initial heading of 337 degrees true. Nothing in the reference fleet covers that nonstop, so every option here includes a fuel stop.
Very few aircraft connect these two cities without stopping. The ones that do are the top of the market, and even then the answer moves with payload and the winds on the day. The clock change is 12 hours behind in winter and 10 hours behind in summer, because the two cities shift their daylight saving rules on different dates.
No aircraft in the comparison set covers 10,015 nautical miles nonstop with comfortable margin. This leg is planned as a two sector trip with a fuel stop, and the choice of stop is worth having an opinion about, because it decides whether you clear customs on the way through and how long the ground time runs.
Aircraft
What flies this leg, and how fast
Block time and nonstop capability across the classes for 10,015 nautical miles. Times are planning estimates in still air.
| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Block time | Book range | This leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 | Very Light Jet | 6 | 25h 38m | 1,550 nm | Fuel stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | Light Jet | 8 | 22h 22m | 2,010 nm | Fuel stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | Midsize Jet | 9 | 23h 31m | 2,100 nm | Fuel stop |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | Super Midsize Jet | 9 | 22h 05m | 3,200 nm | Fuel stop |
| Gulfstream G450 | Heavy Jet | 13 | 21h 49m | 4,350 nm | Fuel stop |
| Gulfstream G650ER | Ultra Long Range Jet | 14 | 21h 17m | 7,500 nm | Fuel stop |
Airports
Which runway you actually use
Departing Auckland. Most charter traffic uses Auckland (NZAA / AKL). The credible alternates are Queenstown (ZQN). Which one you leave from is worth deciding on ground time rather than on the map, because twenty minutes of extra driving often buys a cheaper ramp and a faster departure.
Arriving Paris. Most charter traffic uses Paris Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG). The credible alternates are Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Pick the one closest to where you are actually going. The airport with the famous name is frequently the wrong answer.
Runway length, ramp space and operating hours at the arrival field decide the aircraft as often as range does. Have the operator confirm all three against the tail number they are offering.
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Metro | End | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZAA | AKL | Auckland | Departure | Preferred |
| Queenstown | NZQN | ZQN | Auckland | Departure | Alternate |
| Paris Le Bourget | LFPB | LBG | Paris | Arrival | Preferred |
| Charles de Gaulle | LFPG | CDG | Paris | Arrival | Customs |
| Paris Orly | LFPO | ORY | Paris | Arrival | Alternate |
Cost
What moves the number
The honest answer to what this costs is that it depends, so here is precisely what it depends on.
- Positioning. Where the aircraft sits when you call. If it is already on your departure ramp you pay for your legs only. If it has to fly in empty and fly home afterwards, someone pays for that, and it is you.
- Daily minimum. Most operators bill a minimum number of flight hours per day the aircraft is away. A short leg with a three night stay can price higher than a long leg that returns the same day.
- Crew duty. A crew has a legal duty limit. Cross enough time zones or depart late enough and the trip needs a second crew or an overnight, and both cost money.
- Ramp and handling. Landing fees, ramp fees, overnight parking and the FBO handling charge vary enormously between fields in the same metro.
- Peak days. Operators apply surcharges around the predictable weekends. Thanksgiving Sunday, the Super Bowl, Art Basel, the Fourth of July and the ski season change of week all price differently.
- Fuel and stops. A technical stop costs fuel to climb back to altitude, a landing fee, handling, and forty five minutes to an hour of ground time.
- De-icing. Winter departures from northern fields add de-icing, which is charged by volume of fluid and can be a serious number on a large aircraft.
- International handling. Customs, immigration, overflight permits, landing permits and a local handling agent. On some routings the permits need days of lead time.
Our fee sits on top of the operator price as its own line, visible, so you can see both halves. Send the trip and the operators bid against each other on all of the above at once.
Timing
Season, weather and the clock
These two cities sit in opposite hemispheres, so you are trading seasons on the way. Peak demand runs in opposite directions across the year, and so does aircraft availability.
The great circle track reaches 72 degrees of latitude, which is further north than the map projection suggests. That routing brings North Atlantic track structure and oceanic clearance requirements into the flight plan.
Questions
AKL to LBG
How long is a private jet flight from Auckland to Paris?
The great circle distance is 10,015 nautical miles, which is about 18,549 km. No aircraft in the reference set covers it nonstop, so add roughly 45 to 60 minutes of ground time for a fuel stop on top of the airborne figures below. A heavy jet flies the distance in about 21h 49m, and a light jet in about 22h 22m if it can make it without stopping. These are planning estimates in still air and exclude winds and air traffic routing.
Can a light jet fly Auckland to Paris nonstop?
No. This leg needs about 508 percent of a light jet's published range, so plan on a fuel stop or move up to a class with the legs for it.
Which airport should I use in Paris?
Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) handles most charter traffic. The alternates are Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Choose on ground time to your final address rather than on the name you recognise.
Do I clear customs on a private flight from Auckland to Paris?
Yes. Crossing a border on a private aircraft still means customs and immigration at both ends, but it happens at the private terminal rather than in a terminal queue, and it is usually a matter of minutes. The operator files the passenger manifest in advance, so passport details are needed before departure rather than at the airport. Some routings also need landing or overflight permits with days of lead time, which is worth raising early.
What does a private jet from Auckland to Paris cost?
We do not publish a figure, because a fixed number for this route would be invented. The dominant variable is where the aircraft is parked when you call, not the aircraft type. Positioning legs, daily minimums, crew duty, ramp fees, peak day surcharges and taxes all move the total. Send the trip through the quote form and certificated operators bid against each other on it, sealed, without knowing who you are.
Are empty legs available on this route?
Sometimes. An empty leg exists when an operator has to reposition an aircraft along this track anyway, so the timing is theirs and not yours. They appear and vanish with little notice and get cancelled when the paying trip behind them changes. Flag empty legs on the quote form and we will include any that fit your window, but do not build a fixed commitment around one.
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