Private jet cost
Aruba → Shanghai
A private flight from Aruba to Shanghai covers 8,103 nautical miles (15,007 km) and takes about 34h 29m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $133K – $198K one-way — about $41,476 per seat.
8,103 nm
Great-circle distance
34h 29m
Flight time (turboprop)
35.5h vs 21.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,951 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1501 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 7 fuel stops | 34h 29m | $133K – $198K | $209K – $278K | $214K – $291K | $41,476 | 4,951 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 12m | $127K – $182K | $200K – $257K | $206K – $270K | $38,638 | 5,397 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 21m | $147K – $214K | $230K – $301K | $237K – $318K | $45,069 | 8,377 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 58m | $173K – $254K | $270K – $355K | $279K – $376K | $53,328 | 11,537 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 25m | $199K – $292K | $309K – $407K | $320K – $432K | $61,334 | 13,006 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 02m | $248K – $387K | $387K – $540K | $399K – $572K | $79,407 | 15,944 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 35m | $286K – $447K | $445K – $623K | $460K – $662K | $91,740 | 20,197 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 40m | $459K – $839K | $715K – $1,168K | $736K – $1,233K | $162,261 | 40,191 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Aruba–Shanghai non-stop
Aruba: where you’d land
- Queen Beatrix International Airport TNCA
Major hub · 9,000 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h
Shanghai: where you’d land
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,155 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Shanghai Pudong International Airport ZSPD
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 35.5 h | 4,951 kg | $41,476 |
| Airline, economy | 21.1 h | 1501 kg | Typically $1,801–$4,502 |
| Airline, first / business | 20.6 h | 6003 kg | Typically $7,503–$18,008 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.