KSNA → KASE · 626 nm · 55° NE
Private jet charter
Santa Ana to Aspen
626 nautical miles. From $7,000 all-in in a Pilatus PC-12 NGX, 2 h 41 block time. 5 aircraft in the reference fleet cannot use these fields.
| Great circle | 626 nm |
|---|---|
| Routing allowance | ×1.06 |
| Ground allowance | 24 min |
| Initial heading | 55° NE |
| Passengers | 6 |
Block time is the great-circle distance times the routing allowance, divided by published cruise speed, plus the ground allowance. Nothing here is rounded to look good.
24 aircraft carry six. 5 cannot land.
Sorted by cabin class, then price. Aircraft are filtered against the published runway length and field elevation at both ends before they are offered — which is why some rows are struck out rather than quoted.
| Aircraft | Seats | Wingspan | Range | Block time | Indicative all-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop | 8 | 53.3 ft | 1,803 nm | 2 h 41 | $7,000 – $9,300 |
| King Air 360 Turboprop | 8 | 57.9 ft | 1,806 nm | 2 h 35 | $7,300 – $9,500 |
| Citation M2 Gen2 Light | 6 | 47.3 ft | 1,550 nm | 2 h 03 | $7,700 – $9,700 |
| Citation CJ3+ Light | 7 | 53.3 ft | 2,040 nm | 2 h 00 | $8,400 – $10,500 |
| Citation CJ4 Gen2 Light | 8 | 50.8 ft | 2,165 nm | 1 h 52 | $8,600 – $10,500 |
| Phenom 300E Light | 8 | 52.2 ft | 2,010 nm | 1 h 50 | $8,600 – $10,500 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty Light | 6 | 50.9 ft | 2,040 nm | 1 h 50 | $8,800 – $11,000 |
| Learjet 60XR Midsize | 7 | 43.8 ft | 2,405 nm | 1 h 51 | Restricted 9,286 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Citation XLS Gen2 Midsize | 9 | 56.3 ft | 2,100 nm | 1 h 54 | $10,500 – $13,000 |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize | 8 | 54.3 ft | 2,900 nm | 1 h 53 | Restricted 8,574 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Citation Latitude Midsize | 9 | 72.3 ft | 2,700 nm | 1 h 53 | $12,000 – $14,500 |
| Citation Longitude Super-mid | 12 | 68.9 ft | 3,500 nm | 1 h 46 | Restricted 8,195 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Gulfstream G280 Super-mid | 10 | 63 ft | 3,600 nm | 1 h 51 | Restricted 8,093 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Praetor 600 Super-mid | 12 | 70.6 ft | 4,018 nm | 1 h 49 | Restricted 8,037 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Challenger 3500 Super-mid | 9 | 69.2 ft | 3,400 nm | 1 h 49 | Restricted 8,238 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Super-mid | 10 | 70.2 ft | 4,000 nm | 1 h 49 | $16,000 – $19,000 |
| Legacy 600 Heavy | 13 | 68.9 ft | 3,400 nm | 1 h 53 | Restricted 9,615 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Challenger 650 Heavy | 12 | 64.3 ft | 4,000 nm | 1 h 49 | Restricted 9,609 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Falcon 900LX Heavy | 12 | 70.2 ft | 4,750 nm | 1 h 49 | Restricted 8,885 ft needed at 7,820 ft elevation against 8,006 ft available — flies with reduced payload or a fuel stop |
| Gulfstream G550 Heavy | 16 | 93.5 ft | 6,750 nm | — | Not permitted needs 5,910 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft |
| Global 6000 Heavy | 13 | 94 ft | 6,000 nm | — | Not permitted needs 6,476 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft |
| Falcon 8X Ultra-long | 16 | 86.3 ft | 6,450 nm | — | Not permitted needs 5,880 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft |
| Gulfstream G650ER Ultra-long | 16 | 99.6 ft | 7,500 nm | — | Not permitted needs 6,299 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft |
| Global 7500 Ultra-long | 17 | 104 ft | 7,700 nm | — | Not permitted needs 5,800 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft |
KASE — Aspen. Wingspan capped at 95 ft; maximum landing weight 100,000 lb on dual wheels. Source: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport published aircraft limitations.
Wingspan, range and cruise speed are manufacturer-published. Runway requirement is the published sea-level balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, increased by 9 % per 1,000 ft of field elevation as a planning approximation — not a substitute for the operator's performance data on the day. Prices are indicative broker estimates including crew, landing, handling and the 7.5 % federal excise tax; they are not offers.
Questions people ask about this route
- How much does a private jet from Santa Ana to Aspen cost?
- Indicative all-in pricing starts around $7,000 for a turboprop aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and runs to roughly $22,500 for the largest cabin that can use both fields. The figure covers the aircraft, crew, landing and handling, and the 7.5 % federal excise tax. It is an estimate from published performance and indicative market rates, not an offer.
- How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Aspen?
- The great-circle distance is 626 nautical miles on a 55° NE heading. Block time runs from about 1 h 46 in a Citation Longitude to 1 h 49 in the slowest suitable aircraft, including a 24-minute allowance for taxi, climb and approach.
- Which airports serve this route?
- Departures use John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) at 56 ft elevation with a 5,700 ft longest runway. Arrivals use Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (KASE) at 7,820 ft with 8,006 ft. Nearby alternates at the departure end include KSLI, KLGB, KONT.
- Which aircraft cannot fly Santa Ana to Aspen?
- Gulfstream G550, Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 are excluded. Needs 5,910 ft at sea level; KSNA has 5,700 ft.
Have an operator price it
The figures above are what the engine can work out from published data. What it cannot know is which aircraft is sitting at Santa Ana on your date, and that is usually what decides both the aircraft and the number. A broker asks contracted operators and comes back with a written quote naming the carrier and the tail.
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