Charter Washington to Seattle privately from US$64,000, about 4h 42m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Washington (IAD) to Seattle (SEA) and Seattle to Washington — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Washington to Seattle is roughly 3,702 kilometres — 2,300 miles, or 1,999 nautical miles.
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Expect US$64,000 – US$167,500 for a one-way charter between Washington and Seattle, depending on the aircraft — a super midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. With seating for 12-16, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 42m | 4h 14m – 5h 10m | US$88,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 42m | 4h 14m – 5h 10m | US$119,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 42m | US$88,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 42m | US$97,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 48m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 42m | US$119,500 – US$167,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 33m | US$131,500 – US$184,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 33m | US$143,500 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Washington and Seattle? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Washington, United States: Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field, Leesburg Executive Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field and Upperville Airport.
Seattle, United States: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Renton Municipal Airport, Bremerton National Airport, Seattle Paine Field International Airport and Tacoma Narrows Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Washington: Dulles (IAD); Seattle: Seattle (BFI, SEA), Renton (RNT), Everett (PAE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Washington→Seattle runs about 29 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington → Seattle | 19 | 291 min | 269 min | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (4), Gulfstream G650 (4), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Bombardier Challenger (2) |
| Seattle → Washington | 17 | 262 min | — | Bombardier Challenger (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Bombardier Challenger 300 (2), Cessna Citation Longitude (2) |
36 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Washington Dulles International Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KIAD / IAD | KSEA / SEA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,500 ft | 11,901 ft |
| Surface | CONC-G | Porous friction course |
| Field elevation | 312 ft | 433 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,218 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 928 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 978 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 728 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 28 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,172 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,772 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,632 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,484 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,332 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,317 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,702 km.
Alternates within range: Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (6,200 ft, 25 km) · Leesburg Executive Airport (5,500 ft, 17 km) · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (7,169 ft, 38 km) · Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (8,815 ft, 68 km) · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (10,007 ft, 9 km) · Renton Municipal Airport (5,382 ft, 9 km) · Bremerton National Airport (6,000 ft, 35 km) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (9,010 ft, 51 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Washington and Seattle.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 9-12 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Demand on Washington–Seattle comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$64,000 – US$167,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 42m gate to gate over 3,702 km (2,300 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a super midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Washington–Seattle charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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