Flight Time & Fuel Cost Calculator
Estimate flight time, fuel burn, and fuel cost for a trip based on distance, airspeed, wind, and fuel price. Includes round-trip estimates.
Inputs
NM
kt
kt
gal/hr
C172: 8–10 gal/hr, C182: 12–14 gal/hr, Turboprop: 40–60 gal/hr
$/gal
Avgas: $5–$8/gal, Jet-A: $4–$7/gal
Results
Flight Time
125 min
Fuel Used
20.8 gal
Fuel Cost
$135.42
Ground Speed120 kt
Fuel Weight125 lb
Cost Per NM$0.54
Round Trip Fuel41.7 gal
Round Trip Cost$270.83
Round Trip Time250 min
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the one-way distance in nautical miles.
- Enter your expected TAS and any headwind/tailwind component.
- Enter fuel burn rate and current fuel price.
- Results show one-way and round-trip estimates.
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