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Elton John's Jet: Bombardier Global Express
Elton John is reported to fly a Bombardier Global Express XRS, an ultra-long-range jet.
- Seats
- Up to 16
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 6,305 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Elton John is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Bombardier Global Express XRSReported current
Where reports differ: Simple Flying says he operates the jet; SlashGear lists it as owned.
The aircraft
The Bombardier Global Express
Bombardier's first ultra-long-range jet, built from the late 1990s; the XRS version added range, and the Global 6000 succeeded it. A Bombardier Global Express seats up to 16 and flies about 6,305 nautical miles nonstop.
Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.5M before the purchase price: $1.7M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $9,100 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 16
- Range
- 6,305 nm
- Cruise speed
- 488 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $9,100
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $3.5M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Elton John's
An ultra-long-range jet like the Bombardier Global Express costs $18k–$19k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Ultra-long-range jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 20m | $42k–$44k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 30m | $63k–$67k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 4h 50m | $87k–$92k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Elton John's jet: questions
What jet does Elton John have?
Elton John is reported to fly a Bombardier Global Express XRS, an ultra-long-range jet. Simple Flying says he operates the jet; SlashGear lists it as owned.
How much does a Bombardier Global Express cost?
Operating one costs about $9,100 per flight hour plus about $1.7M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.
How far can a Bombardier Global Express fly?
A Bombardier Global Express seats up to 16 and flies about 6,305 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 488 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Elton John's?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Bombardier Global Express costs about $18k–$19k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $87k–$92k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 4h 50m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Elton John's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- SlashGear, September 29, 2026: Expensive jets owned by famous musicians
- Simple Flying, April 27, 2025: Elton John's private jet
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Bombardier Global Express ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Elton John is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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