KPWK → LFPG · 6,655 km

Chicago – Paris by business aviation

An already-positioned aircraft, a rate the market simply doesn't offer.

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Aircraft
Gulfstream G450
Capacity
13 passengers
Departure
Chicago Executive

Category Heavy Jet · operator AOC partner — Switzerland · advertised departure within 48 h · repositioning segment (empty leg).

€97,800

from€68,450

Whole aircraft

Aircraft photos, cabin layout and details shared on request.

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3 segments available · Chicago → Paris

Empty legs offered on this route

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KPWK → LFPG · AOC partner — Switzerland

Chicago – Paris

Aircraft
Gulfstream G450
Seats
13

€97,800

€68,450

Whole aircraft

Indicative estimate, non-contractual.

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Aircraft photos, cabin layout and details shared on request.

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KPWK → LFPG · AOC partner — Spain

Chicago – Paris

Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7500
Seats
14

€131,100

€91,750

Whole aircraft

Indicative estimate, non-contractual.

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KPWK → LFPG · AOC partner — Malta

Chicago – Paris

Aircraft
Gulfstream G650ER
Seats
14

€133,050

€93,150

Whole aircraft

Indicative estimate, non-contractual.

Hold this segment

Aircraft photos, cabin layout and details shared on request.

On the Chicago – Paris route, availability shifts by the hour: an aircraft returning empty to base can be offered well below list price. Paris-Charles de Gaulle is terminal d'affaires dédié au nord de la capitale.

The Gulfstream G450 positioned on this route offers 13 seats and a cruise speed of 890 km/h, giving 7 h 53 door-to-door over the 6,655 km segment.

Seasonality of traffic between Chicago and Paris

Demand is not linear: trade shows, holiday periods and major sporting events concentrate movements and make slots scarce. Conversely, mid-week lulls multiply empty return flights. It is precisely in these windows that the best quotes appear on this route.

Why this Chicago – Paris segment is priced below market

An empty leg is the repositioning of an aircraft after a mission. The operator already bears the fuel cost, crew and fees: reselling the segment at €68,450 rather than flying it empty remains rational for them. The trade-off is simple: the time window is narrow and the offer disappears as soon as a full charter is confirmed on the same aircraft.

Departure window and responsiveness

This segment is advertised for departure within 48 h. On a route such as Chicago – Paris, the average lifespan of a repositioning offer is measured in hours, not days. A request submitted before midday typically receives an operator confirmation the same day, subject to crew availability and slot allocation.

Baggage, pets and cabin configuration

The Gulfstream G450 generally accepts cabin and hold luggage for all 13 seats, within limits specific to each airframe. Ski equipment, golf clubs, fragile instruments or pets in the cabin: mention it in your request, and the operator will confirm feasibility before any firm booking.

Terminals and formalities at Chicago and Paris

Departure takes place from the Chicago Executive FBO: vehicle parking at the foot of the aircraft, document checks within minutes, a private lounge for accompanying guests. At Paris, Paris-Charles de Gaulle follows the same approach. Allow twenty minutes before block time; luggage is loaded into the hold while you're already on board.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Chicago – Paris flight take?

About 7 h 53 of block time for 6,655 km, excluding taxi delays. Add around twenty minutes of departure formalities and five to ten minutes on arrival.

How far in advance should I book?

Technically, a departure can be arranged in four to six hours if an aircraft and crew are available. In practice, confirming twenty-four hours ahead secures slots at Chicago and Paris much more reliably.

Is the price per person or for the whole aircraft?

For the whole aircraft. The 13 seats of the Gulfstream G450 are included in the stated amount: the cost per passenger falls automatically as more travellers board.

Is EmptyFast the operator of the flight?

No. EmptyFast, a Redwood Aviation brand, acts exclusively as a matchmaking intermediary. The flight is operated by an airline holding an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC), solely responsible for operations, safety and any delays or cancellations.

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EmptyFast acts exclusively as an intermediary. Prices, aircraft and photographs are indicative and non-contractual; the flight is operated by an AOC-holding airline. Read the full disclaimer.

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