How long is the flight from Charleston to Allahabad?
The great-circle distance between Charleston and Allahabad is 13,247 km (7,153 nautical miles). By private jet the flight takes between 17h 22m and 36h 24m block time depending on the aircraft class. For most travellers a Heavy jet fits: it covers the route with one fuel stop in about 18h 17m.
- Light jet: 25h 14m (with 4 fuel stops)
- Midsize jet: 22h 25m (with 3 fuel stops)
- Super midsize jet: 20h 01m (with 2 fuel stops)
- Heavy jet: 18h 17m (with one fuel stop)
- Ultra long range jet: 17h 22m (with one fuel stop)
Empty legs and aircraft on the Charleston – Allahabad route
Over the last 18 months we recorded 3 empty legs from Charleston to Allahabad. The most frequent aircraft were Bombardier Global 6000 and Gulfstream G550. Most flights operate from Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (KCHS) to Prayagraj Airport (VIAL).
Range and fuel stops
Not every jet can fly every route nonstop. With reserves, light jets reach about 2,800 km, super midsize jets around 5,500 km and ultra long range jets more than 11,000 km. If the destination is further away, the operator plans a fuel stop of roughly 45 minutes.
For transatlantic flights or routes to Asia the larger class often pays off: it costs more per hour but saves stops and therefore time.
- Turboprop / PC-12: up to approx. 2,200–2,800 km
- Light jet: up to approx. 2,800 km
- Midsize jet: up to approx. 3,700 km
- Super midsize jet: up to approx. 5,500 km
- Heavy jet: up to approx. 7,000 km
- Ultra long range: 11,000 km and more
Calculating the distance between airports
We calculate distance as the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the globe — and also show it in nautical miles, the standard unit in aviation. Because aircraft follow airways and approach procedures, the distance actually flown is slightly longer; the flight time already includes this.
How we calculate
- Distance: great-circle calculation from both airports’ coordinates, plus 5% for airways and approach procedures.
- Flight time: distance flown divided by the class’s typical cruise speed, plus 15 minutes for climb and descent and 10 minutes of taxi per take-off and landing.
- Fuel stops: added once the route exceeds practical range with reserves, 45 minutes on the ground per stop.
- Wind is not included. Strong headwinds (typically westbound across the Atlantic) can add 10–15% to flight time; tailwinds shorten it.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a private jet flight from Charleston to Allahabad take?
About 18h 17m in a Heavy jet and 17h 22m in the fastest jet (Ultra long range jet). Wind and air traffic control can change this by a few minutes.
How far is it from Charleston to Allahabad?
The great-circle distance is 13,247 km or 7,153 nautical miles. The distance flown is about 5% longer because of airways.
Can a light jet fly Charleston – Allahabad nonstop?
No, a light jet would need 4 fuel stops and about 25h 14m in total. Nonstop flights start with a Heavy jet (18h 17m).
How much is a private jet from Charleston to Allahabad?
A one-way charter in a Heavy jet costs roughly €208,800 to €406,200 for the whole aircraft. Empty legs on this route recently had a median price of €125,600.