The 10 Largest Private Jets In The World

Private jets represent the pinnacle of luxury air travel, offering unparalleled comfort, speed, and exclusivity. This list ranks the largest private jets by wingspan, showcasing the most impressive aircraft available for private ownership.

1

Boeing 747-8 VIP

Wingspan: 224 feet 7 inches (68.45 meters)

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The Boeing 747-8 VIP, also known as the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 747-8I, is the largest private jet in the world. The base aircraft’s list price is $367 million, but customized interiors can push the total cost to over $400 million. Notable owners include Joseph Lau, a Hong Kong real estate tycoon.

2

Airbus A340

Wingspan: 197 feet 83 inches (60.3 meters)

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Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov owns a customized Airbus A340-300, reportedly spending an additional $362 million on interior modifications after the initial $238 million purchase. The late Sheldon Adelson, owner of the La Vegas Sands Corporation, owned a fleet of private jets, including two Boeing 747SPs and an Airbus A340-500 that set a record in 2017 for the longest flight between Ben Gurion International Airport (TVL) and Honolulu (HON).

3

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Wingspan: 197 feet (60 meters)

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Introduced into commercial service on October 26, 2011, the Boeing 787-8 has a capacity for up to 40 passengers and can fly nonstop for over 15 hours.

Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich owned a Boeing 787 Dreamliner valued at approximately $350 million, making it one of the world’s most expensive private jets. However, in 2022, after sanctions were imposed on him following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, reports indicate that his Boeing 787 has been in storage at Dubai World Central (DWC).

4

Boeing 767-200ER/767-33A/ER

Wingspan: 156 feet 1 inch (47.57 meters)

These Boeing 767 variants have been popular choices for VIP conversions. The Canadian rapper Drake owns a customized Boeing 767-200ER, nicknamed “Air Drake.”

Photo: Drake

5

Boeing 757

Wingspan: 124 feet 10 inches (38 meters)

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The Boeing 757 has been a popular choice for high-profile individuals and organizations. Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft, was among the first private individuals to purchase a Boeing 757 for personal and business use. Upon Paul Allen’s death, Donald Trump bought the aircraft, and the highly customized 757 became the iconic “Trump Force One.”

6

BBJ MAX (Boeing 737 MAX)

Wingspan: 117 feet 5 inches (35.79 meters)

The BBJ MAX series, based on the Boeing 737 MAX, offers improved range and efficiency compared to previous 737 business models.

7

Airbus A319

Wingspan: 117 feet 5 inches (35.8 meters)

The Airbus A319, part of the ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets) family, is popular among governments and corporations for VIP transport.

Photo: Airbus Corporate Jets

8

ACJ TwoTwenty

Wingspan: 115 feet 2 inches (35.1 meters)

Based on the Airbus A220-100, the ACJ TwoTwenty is marketed as an “Xtra Large Bizjet,” offering more space than traditional business jets. FIVE Hotels and Resorts, a Dubai-based luxury hotel chain, is the launch customer for TwoTwenty. They plan to use their aircraft to expand their hospitality brand with high-class offerings.

Photo: Adrien Daste | Airbus

Comlux, the Swiss aviation services company, is extensively involved with the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) TwoTwenty program. They are the exclusive outfitting partner for the first 15 ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft and have also ordered two aircraft for their jet fleet operations, including a demonstrator.

The ACJ TwoTwenty order book includes several undisclosed private buyers. The aircraft is discretely marketed towards billionaires and individuals with $500M+ net worth, particularly in regions such as the USA, Russia, Europe, the UK, and the UAE.

9

Bombardier Global 7500

Wingspan: 104 feet (31.7 meters)

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The Global 7500 is Bombardier’s flagship ultra-long-range business jet, capable of flying 7,700 nautical miles nonstop. Notables on the list of Global 7500 owners include Bernard Arnault, CEO of Louis Vuitton, Kylie Jenner, and Australian billionaire Andrew Forest. According to Bombardier, many undisclosed private owners of the Global 7500 exist.

10

Bombardier Global Express XRS/Global 6000

Wingspan: 95 feet 1 inch (29 meters)

The Global Express XRS was rebranded into the Global 6000 to make the aircraft name congruent with the other Bombardier business jets. The aircraft offers long-range capabilities and is owned by figures like Oprah Winfrey. In 2016, Oprah switched to a Gulfstream G650.

These large private jets represent the apex of luxury air travel, offering spacious cabins, very long-range capabilities, and customizable interiors to suit the needs of the world’s most discerning travelers. While exact ownership details are often kept private, these aircraft are typically owned by billionaires, corporations, and heads of state.

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What could have been with the A380

It’s worth noting that an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, received a purchase order as a private jet from Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal. In 2007, he became the first to order a VIP version of the A380, named the “Flying Palace” due to its luxurious planned features.

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The aircraft was intended to include extravagant amenities, such as a concert hall, a garage for his Rolls-Royce, and multiple VIP suites. But the plane was never delivered to Prince bin Talal. The 2008 financial crisis adversely affected his financial situation, leading to a decline in the value of his core asset, Citigroup shares.

As a result, he decided to liquidate the order. Despite efforts to sell the aircraft delivery position, the order was ultimately canceled, and the A380 was never completed as a private jet.