Private jet fuel burn and CO2 per flight hour

Published fuel burn (manufacturer first; source and basis per row on the full table); CO2 at 3.16 kg per kg of jet fuel (ICAO). 95 of 98 model families have a published figure. Updated October 7, 2026.

ModelClassUS gal/hrCO2 kg/hrCO2 kg per seat-hourHours = 1 car-yearSource type
Boeing Business Jet
Figure for the Boeing BBJ (737-700 based)
Large-cabin jet 758 7,390 n/a 0.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Embraer Lineage 1000 Large-cabin jet 708 6,900 n/a 0.7 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Airbus ACJ
Figure for the ACJ319neo
Large-cabin jet 603 5,880 n/a 0.8 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Gulfstream II and III
Figure for the Gulfstream III
Large-cabin jet 563 5,490 n/a 0.8 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 6000 and 6500
Figure for the Global 6000
Ultra-long-range jet 531 5,180 270 0.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 Ultra-long-range jet 528 5,150 270 0.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Gulfstream G450 and G350 Large-cabin jet 517 5,040 265 0.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Gulfstream IV and IV-SP
Figure for the Gulfstream GIV-SP
Large-cabin jet 503 4,900 260 0.9 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G650 and G650ER Ultra-long-range jet 498 4,850 255 0.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Bombardier Global 5000 and 5500 Large-cabin jet 488 4,760 295 1.0 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G800 Ultra-long-range jet 462 4,500 235 1.0 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream V
Figure for the Gulfstream GV
Ultra-long-range jet 448 4,370 230 1.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G600 Ultra-long-range jet 447 4,360 230 1.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G700 Ultra-long-range jet 438 4,260 225 1.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Dassault Falcon 6X Large-cabin jet 433 4,220 n/a 1.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G550 Ultra-long-range jet 433 4,220 220 1.1 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Dassault Falcon 8X Ultra-long-range jet 409 3,980 n/a 1.2 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Dassault Falcon 7X Large-cabin jet 390 3,800 235 1.2 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Embraer Legacy 600 and 650
Figure for the Legacy 650
Large-cabin jet 380 3,700 265 1.2 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation X and X+
Figure for the Citation X (750)
Super-midsize jet 374 3,650 305 1.3 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G500
Figure for the Gulfstream G500 (GVII-G500, 2018 on)
Large-cabin jet 363 3,540 185 1.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Challenger 605 Large-cabin jet 358 3,490 290 1.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Dassault Falcon 20
Figure for the Dassault Falcon 20F
Midsize jet 350 3,410 n/a 1.4 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Challenger 604 Large-cabin jet 345 3,360 175 1.4 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Gulfstream G280 Super-midsize jet 331 3,230 325 1.4 B&CA Purchase Planning Handbook, first hour, with climb
Bombardier Challenger 650 Large-cabin jet 329 3,210 265 1.4 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Hawker 4000 Super-midsize jet 321 3,130 315 1.5 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Dassault Falcon 50 and 50EX
Figure for the Dassault Falcon 50EX
Super-midsize jet 319 3,110 345 1.5 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation Longitude Super-midsize jet 316 3,080 255 1.5 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation Latitude Midsize jet 315 3,070 340 1.5 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Dassault Falcon 900 series
Figure for the Dassault Falcon 900EX (incl. EASy)
Large-cabin jet 310 3,020 215 1.5 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Challenger 600 and 601
Figure for the Challenger 601-3A
Large-cabin jet 306 2,980 155 1.5 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Learjet 23, 24 and 25
Figure for the Learjet 25D
Light jet 303 2,950 n/a 1.6 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Challenger 350 Super-midsize jet 300 2,920 290 1.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Bombardier Challenger 300 Super-midsize jet 295 2,880 360 1.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Bombardier Challenger 3500 Super-midsize jet 289 2,820 280 1.6 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Embraer Legacy 500 Midsize jet 287 2,800 235 1.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Dassault Falcon 2000 series Large-cabin jet 287 2,800 145 1.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Hawker 850XP Midsize jet 285 2,770 n/a 1.7 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Hawker 800XP (BAe 125-800) Midsize jet 283 2,760 185 1.7 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+
Figure for the Citation Sovereign (original, 2004-2013)
Midsize jet 281 2,740 230 1.7 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation III, VI and VII
Figure for the Citation III (650)
Midsize jet 275 2,680 205 1.7 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Gulfstream G200 (IAI Galaxy) Super-midsize jet 272 2,650 265 1.7 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Embraer Praetor 500 Midsize jet 269 2,620 290 1.8 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Embraer Praetor 600 Super-midsize jet 258 2,510 210 1.8 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Dassault Falcon 10 and 100 Light jet 257 2,500 280 1.8 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Learjet 55 Midsize jet 248 2,420 300 1.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Hawker 900XP Midsize jet 245 2,390 160 1.9 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
IAI Westwind
Figure for the Westwind II (1124A)
Midsize jet 241 2,350 235 2.0 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation XLS and XLS+ Midsize jet 240 2,330 235 2.0 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation Excel Midsize jet 237 2,310 230 2.0 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Learjet 60 and 60XR Midsize jet 230 2,240 225 2.1 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Learjet 31, 35 and 36
Figure for the Learjet 35A
Light jet 229 2,230 280 2.1 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Gulfstream G150 and G100 (IAI Astra) Midsize jet 228 2,220 280 2.1 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Learjet 40 Light jet 219 2,130 n/a 2.2 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Learjet 45 and 45XR Light jet 215 2,100 235 2.2 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation Encore and Encore+ Light jet 213 2,070 190 2.2 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Cessna Citation CJ4 Light jet 210 2,050 225 2.2 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation Ultra
Figure for the Citation Ultra (Model 560)
Light jet 209 2,030 185 2.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation V
Figure for the Citation V (Model 560)
Light jet 208 2,030 185 2.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Learjet 70 and 75
Figure for the Learjet 75
Light jet 206 2,010 225 2.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation II and S/II
Figure for the Citation II (550)
Light jet 187 1,820 n/a 2.5 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Embraer Phenom 300 and 300E
Figure for the Phenom 300E
Light jet 183 1,780 200 2.6 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation Bravo Light jet 165 1,610 n/a 2.9 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Cessna Citation I
Figure for the Citation I/ISP
Light jet 160 1,560 225 2.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Cessna Citation CJ3 and CJ3+ Light jet 159 1,550 195 3.0 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Pilatus PC-24 Light jet 159 1,550 155 3.0 Manufacturer, trip average
Beechcraft Premier I and IA Light jet 157 1,530 220 3.0 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Beechjet 400A and Nextant 400XTi
Figure for the Nextant 400XTi
Light jet 137 1,340 165 3.4 Manufacturer, trip average
Cessna Citation M2 Light jet 134 1,310 220 3.5 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Beechcraft King Air 350 and 360
Figure for the King Air 350 / 350i
Turboprop 124 1,210 n/a 3.8 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation CJ2 and CJ2+ Light jet 123 1,190 150 3.9 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Cessna CitationJet and CJ1
Figure for the Cessna Citation CJ1
Light jet 122 1,190 200 3.9 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Piaggio P.180 Avanti
Figure for the Piaggio P.180 Avanti (variant not specified by Conklin; Jet Advisors row is original Avanti P180)
Turboprop 122 1,180 n/a 3.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
Embraer Phenom 100 Very light jet 121 1,180 170 3.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, hourly, basis not stated
HondaJet
Figure for the HondaJet Elite (HA-420)
Very light jet 120 1,170 165 3.9 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Beechcraft King Air 200, 250 and 260 Turboprop 113 1,100 n/a 4.2 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Piper Cheyenne
Figure for the Piper Cheyenne IIIA
Turboprop 107 1,040 n/a 4.4 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Beechcraft King Air 90
Figure for the Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
Turboprop 100 970 n/a 4.7 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Citation Mustang Very light jet 95 930 185 5.0 Conklin & de Decker or JetNet, trip average
Beechcraft King Air 100
Figure for the Beechcraft King Air B100
Turboprop 95 930 n/a 5.0 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Mitsubishi MU-2
Figure for the Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise
Turboprop 91 890 n/a 5.2 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Conquest
Figure for the Cessna Conquest II (441)
Turboprop 81 790 n/a 5.8 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Swearingen Merlin and Metro
Figure for the Merlin IIIB
Turboprop 77 750 n/a 6.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Twin Commander
Figure for the JetProp Commander series (840/900/980/1000) with TPE331-10T engines
Turboprop 75 730 n/a 6.3 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Epic E1000 Turboprop 71 690 n/a 6.6 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
de Havilland Canada Twin Otter
Figure for the Twin Otter Series 400 (wheels)
Turboprop 71 690 n/a 6.7 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Pilatus PC-12 Turboprop 66 640 70 7.2 Manufacturer, trip average
Cirrus Vision Jet
Figure for the Cirrus Vision SF50 G2
Very light jet 65 630 105 7.3 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Cessna Caravan
Figure for the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (PT6A-114A, 675 shp)
Turboprop 60 580 45 7.9 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Eclipse 500 and 550
Figure for the Eclipse 550
Very light jet 59 580 115 8.0 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Daher TBM 700 to 960 Turboprop 57 560 110 8.3 Manufacturer, cruise setting
Daher Kodiak 100 Turboprop 52 510 n/a 9.1 Operator or broker spec page, hourly, basis not stated
Piper M600 and M700 Turboprop 38 370 n/a 12.4 Operator or broker spec page, cruise setting
Piper M500 and Meridian Turboprop 35 340 n/a 13.5 Manufacturer, cruise setting

Source: Radar (useradar.com), private jet fuel burn and CO2 per hour, with each figure’s source and the method. A typical US car emits about 4.6 t of CO2 a year (EPA).