Peter Thiel's Private Jet N878DB — Live Jet Tracker & History

Co-founder of PayPal; Co-founder and Chairman of Palantir Technologies; Partner at Founders Fund. Net worth ~$27.5B. Early investor in Facebook, LinkedIn, Yelp, SpaceX, Airbnb, Stripe, Anduril, OpenAI, Rumble. Moved primary residence from SF to LA in early 2018. $12M Buenos Aires mansion (2024–25); reported (unverified) Maui and New Zealand properties.

DISCREPANCY: N878DB is verified as a Gulfstream V, not a G550. S/N 5167, built 2007, hex AC145B, registered through Thorondor LLC (Tolkien's King of Eagles). Not flown since late 2024; parked at Leadville Airport (LXV), Colorado as of May 2026.

Home airports: LAX, SFO, SJC. Frequent destinations: Hawaii (Lihue — repeated trips), Florida (Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale), New York (Teterboro), Texas (Waco), Michigan (Oakland County), Georgia (Savannah — maintenance), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta). 83 tracked flights, ~1,454 metric tons CO₂.

Note · We track Peter Thiel's planes, not Peter Thiel in person. Flight data shows when and where each plane flew. It does not show who was on board.

Home base

Los Angeles Intl (KLAX · LAX)

Frequent destinations

PHLI KDJT KFXE KTEB KSAV MMPR

Where is Peter Thiel's private jet right now?

We do not see it in the air right now. The last flight we tracked for Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V (N878DB) landed at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on October 26, 2026. Follow it on the live jet tracker map.

The map shows where Peter Thiel's plane has flown. Each dot is a recorded position.

How much CO₂ do Peter Thiel's private jet flights emit?

Over the last 50 completed flights we tracked, Peter Thiel's private jet spent about 133 hours in the air. We estimate those flights put out 525.5 metric tons of CO₂.

Total flights

Total CO₂

525.5t

Flight hours

133h

What private jet does Peter Thiel own?

We track one private jet for Peter Thiel: a Gulfstream V with tail number N878DB.

Gulfstream V

N878DB · ICAO: AC145B · Heavy jet

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Fuel burn

410 gal/hr

CO₂ per hour

3,939 kg

Car miles equiv.

9,749

Where has Peter Thiel's private jet flown?

These are the last 50 flights we tracked for Peter Thiel's private jet, newest first. Open a flight to see its route map, time in the air, top altitude and speed.

CompletedN878DB

Oct 26, 2026, 12:12 AM

Departure

KLAS — Harry Reid International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

55m

Max altitude

28,000 ft

Max speed

446 kts

Arrived

Oct 26, 2026, 01:08 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 25, 2026, 01:40 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KLAS — Harry Reid International Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

51m

Max altitude

25,025 ft

Max speed

456 kts

Arrived

Oct 25, 2026, 02:32 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 23, 2026, 05:34 AM

Departure

KOAK — San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 1m

Max altitude

35,025 ft

Max speed

536 kts

Arrived

Oct 23, 2026, 06:36 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 22, 2026, 11:49 PM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KOAK — San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 17m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

501 kts

Arrived

Oct 23, 2026, 05:07 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 21, 2026, 02:48 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 44m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

536 kts

Arrived

Oct 21, 2026, 07:32 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 19, 2026, 06:28 AM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

20m

Max altitude

5,950 ft

Max speed

237 kts

Arrived

Oct 19, 2026, 06:48 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 19, 2026, 05:01 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

51m

Max altitude

34,025 ft

Max speed

502 kts

Arrived

Oct 19, 2026, 05:52 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 17, 2026, 04:01 PM

Departure

KPTK — Oakland County International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 2m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

480 kts

Arrived

Oct 17, 2026, 08:03 PM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 4, 2026, 01:53 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KFNT — Bishop International Airport

Flight path

Duration

3h 40m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

574 kts

Arrived

Oct 4, 2026, 05:33 PM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 2, 2026, 10:57 PM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 11m

Max altitude

35,025 ft

Max speed

471 kts

Arrived

Oct 3, 2026, 12:08 AM

CompletedN878DB

Oct 1, 2026, 08:18 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

56m

Max altitude

34,025 ft

Max speed

471 kts

Arrived

Oct 1, 2026, 09:15 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 29, 2026, 05:11 PM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 6m

Max altitude

47,025 ft

Max speed

505 kts

Arrived

Sep 29, 2026, 10:18 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 26, 2026, 11:06 PM

Departure

KDJT — President Donald J. Trump International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 20m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

505 kts

Arrived

Sep 27, 2026, 01:27 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 26, 2026, 06:24 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KPBI — Palm Beach International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 1m

Max altitude

45,050 ft

Max speed

588 kts

Arrived

Sep 26, 2026, 10:25 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 19, 2026, 10:49 PM

Departure

KSAN — San Diego International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Read the flight report

Flight path

Duration

24m

Max altitude

10,000 ft

Max speed

380 kts

Arrived

Sep 19, 2026, 11:14 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 19, 2026, 09:39 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSAN — San Diego International Airport

Flight path

Duration

36m

Max altitude

13,000 ft

Max speed

387 kts

Arrived

Sep 19, 2026, 10:15 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 19, 2026, 06:12 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

54m

Max altitude

33,025 ft

Max speed

561 kts

Arrived

Sep 19, 2026, 07:06 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 19, 2026, 12:28 AM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 19m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

482 kts

Arrived

Sep 19, 2026, 05:48 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 18, 2026, 02:00 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 33m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

562 kts

Arrived

Sep 18, 2026, 06:34 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 10, 2026, 03:09 PM

Departure

KPBI — Palm Beach International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 40m

Max altitude

45,050 ft

Max speed

495 kts

Arrived

Sep 10, 2026, 07:50 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 9, 2026, 07:15 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KPBI — Palm Beach International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 36m

Max altitude

47,025 ft

Max speed

503 kts

Arrived

Sep 9, 2026, 11:52 PM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 6, 2026, 08:56 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

56m

Max altitude

35,025 ft

Max speed

513 kts

Arrived

Sep 6, 2026, 09:52 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 6, 2026, 07:36 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

51m

Max altitude

36,025 ft

Max speed

505 kts

Arrived

Sep 6, 2026, 08:28 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 6, 2026, 01:11 AM

Departure

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 22m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

464 kts

Arrived

Sep 6, 2026, 06:34 AM

CompletedN878DB

Sep 5, 2026, 01:25 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KTEB — Teterboro Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 24m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

565 kts

Arrived

Sep 5, 2026, 05:49 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 27, 2026, 04:48 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 7m

Max altitude

35,000 ft

Max speed

509 kts

Arrived

Aug 27, 2026, 05:55 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 25, 2026, 06:25 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

50m

Max altitude

38,025 ft

Max speed

505 kts

Arrived

Aug 25, 2026, 07:16 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 23, 2026, 10:37 PM

Departure

CYYJ — Victoria International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 16m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

507 kts

Arrived

Aug 24, 2026, 12:53 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 19, 2026, 11:20 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

CYYJ — Victoria International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 4m

Max altitude

43,050 ft

Max speed

520 kts

Arrived

Aug 20, 2026, 01:24 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 19, 2026, 09:30 PM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 5m

Max altitude

33,025 ft

Max speed

505 kts

Arrived

Aug 19, 2026, 10:36 PM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 17, 2026, 05:51 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

53m

Max altitude

38,025 ft

Max speed

512 kts

Arrived

Aug 17, 2026, 06:45 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 10, 2026, 11:24 PM

Departure

CYYJ — Victoria International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 15m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

487 kts

Arrived

Aug 11, 2026, 01:39 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 7, 2026, 11:26 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

CYYJ — Victoria International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 9m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

513 kts

Arrived

Aug 8, 2026, 01:35 AM

CompletedN878DB

Aug 2, 2026, 11:02 PM

Departure

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 56m

Max altitude

41,000 ft

Max speed

524 kts

Arrived

Aug 3, 2026, 03:58 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 31, 2026, 01:39 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 56m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

462 kts

Arrived

Jul 31, 2026, 06:35 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 28, 2026, 10:36 PM

Departure

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 26m

Max altitude

41,000 ft

Max speed

543 kts

Arrived

Jul 29, 2026, 03:03 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 27, 2026, 08:59 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 24m

Max altitude

43,025 ft

Max speed

479 kts

Arrived

Jul 28, 2026, 02:23 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 14, 2026, 10:37 PM

Departure

PHLI — Lihue Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 9m

Max altitude

41,000 ft

Max speed

536 kts

Arrived

Jul 15, 2026, 02:46 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 14, 2026, 08:51 PM

Departure

PHLI — Lihue Airport

Arrival

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Flight path

Duration

21m

Max altitude

8,925 ft

Max speed

281 kts

Arrived

Jul 14, 2026, 09:12 PM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 4, 2026, 02:37 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 27m

Max altitude

43,000 ft

Max speed

462 kts

Arrived

Jul 4, 2026, 08:04 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 1, 2026, 05:29 PM

Departure

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 35m

Max altitude

41,000 ft

Max speed

562 kts

Arrived

Jul 1, 2026, 10:04 PM

CompletedN878DB

Jul 1, 2026, 01:11 AM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

PHNL — Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Flight path

Duration

5h 29m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

462 kts

Arrived

Jul 1, 2026, 06:41 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 25, 2026, 06:42 AM

Departure

KSMO — Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Arrival

KVNY — Van Nuys Airport

Flight path

Duration

24m

Max altitude

4,975 ft

Max speed

273 kts

Arrived

Jun 25, 2026, 07:06 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 25, 2026, 04:48 AM

Departure

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 0m

Max altitude

33,000 ft

Max speed

522 kts

Arrived

Jun 25, 2026, 05:48 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 22, 2026, 10:30 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

KSJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Flight path

Duration

53m

Max altitude

34,000 ft

Max speed

509 kts

Arrived

Jun 22, 2026, 11:23 PM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 22, 2026, 12:26 AM

Departure

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 7m

Max altitude

37,025 ft

Max speed

517 kts

Arrived

Jun 22, 2026, 01:34 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 21, 2026, 10:51 PM

Departure

33OR — Crow-Mag Airport

Arrival

KSFO — San Francisco International Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 2m

Max altitude

41,025 ft

Max speed

503 kts

Arrived

Jun 21, 2026, 11:54 PM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 19, 2026, 09:05 PM

Departure

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival

CYYJ — Victoria International Airport

Flight path

Duration

2h 16m

Max altitude

45,000 ft

Max speed

529 kts

Arrived

Jun 19, 2026, 11:21 PM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 18, 2026, 11:22 PM

Departure

KPSB — Mid-State Regional Airport

Arrival

KLAX — Los Angeles International Airport

Flight path

Duration

4h 41m

Max altitude

45,025 ft

Max speed

464 kts

Arrived

Jun 19, 2026, 04:03 AM

CompletedN878DB

Jun 18, 2026, 09:41 PM

Departure

KGYY — Gary/Chicago International Airport

Arrival

KUNV — State College Regional Airport

Flight path

Duration

1h 28m

Max altitude

39,000 ft

Max speed

579 kts

Arrived

Jun 18, 2026, 11:10 PM

Flight reports on Peter Thiel's private jet

These 4 reports each cover one recent flight in more detail, newest first.

Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V N878DB returns to Los Angeles after Las Vegas trip
October 26, 2026
The aircraft flew 203 nm from Harry Reid International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on October 26, 2026, in 56 minutes.
Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V N878DB flies from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 52 minutes
October 25, 2026
The 205 nm hop from Los Angeles International to Harry Reid International Airport on October 25, 2026, is the aircraft's first tracked landing in Las Vegas since July.
Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V N878DB hops from San Jose to San Francisco
October 19, 2026
The 20-minute flight covered 27 nm and landed at San Francisco International Airport on October 19, 2026.
Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V returns to Los Angeles after a quick San Diego turnaround
September 19, 2026
If aboard, the 24-minute hop from San Diego may signal a meeting with defense-tech investments or a repositioning ahead of the week's West Coast schedule.

Peter Thiel private jet FAQ

Does Peter Thiel have a private jet?

Yes. We track 1 plane linked to Peter Thiel: a Gulfstream V (N878DB). The flight log on this page comes from public ADS-B signals. It shows where the plane went, not who was on board.

What private jet does Peter Thiel own?

Peter Thiel flies a Gulfstream V. Its tail number is N878DB. You can track it live on this page, along with its flight history and CO₂.

How many private jets does Peter Thiel own?

Peter Thiel owns 1 tracked plane: N878DB (Gulfstream V). That count only covers planes we can tie to Peter Thiel through public registration and ADS-B records. A plane held through an undisclosed company, or one that is chartered, would not show up here.

What kind of plane does Peter Thiel fly?

Peter Thiel flies a Gulfstream V, tail number N878DB. It is in the Ultra Long Range class. It can fly 6,675 nautical miles without stopping and seats up to 16 people.

How much is Peter Thiel's private jet worth?

Peter Thiel flies a Gulfstream V (N878DB). Used ones usually ask $8–14 million. These are mid-2026 market figures, not an appraisal of this plane. Its real value depends on its flight hours, engine maintenance plan and cabin layout.

What is Peter Thiel's private jet tail number?

Peter Thiel's private jet tail number is N878DB. The plane is a Gulfstream V. Each tail number links to a live tracking page. There you can see the plane's flight history, fuel burn and CO₂.

How much CO₂ does Peter Thiel's jet emit per hour?

About 3,939 kg for every hour in the air. Peter Thiel's Gulfstream V (N878DB) burns roughly 410 gallons of jet fuel an hour. That is about the same CO₂ as driving an average car 9,749 miles.

Where does Peter Thiel fly out of?

Peter Thiel's home airport is Los Angeles Intl (KLAX / LAX). Frequent stops include PHLI, KDJT, KFXE and KTEB.

How much CO₂ has Peter Thiel's jet emitted on tracked flights?

About 525.5 metric tons of CO₂ over 50 tracked flights and 133 hours in the air. We start with the flight times from public ADS-B data. We multiply each hour by the maker's fuel burn figure. Then we apply the EPA standard of 9.57 kg of CO₂ per gallon of jet fuel.

Is it legal to track Peter Thiel's jet?

Yes. The FAA requires planes with transponders to broadcast their position over ADS-B, and the signal is not encrypted. We collect that public data from adsb.lol and ADSB.fi, two open flight-tracking networks. News outlets and university researchers use the same kind of data. Our methodology page explains how it works.

Owner matches come from the FAA registry, adsb.lol (ODbL) and ADSB.fi data, and SEC filings. They may be incomplete or out of date. Methodology · Report an error. For observational use only.