Private jet cost
Bangkok → Shanghai
A private flight from Bangkok to Shanghai covers 1,543 nautical miles (2,858 km) and takes about 3h 48m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $33,256 – $48,484 one-way — about $10,218 per seat.
1,543 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 48m
Flight time (midsize jet)
4.8h vs 7.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,095 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 286 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 | 1 fuel stop | 6h 34m | $26,411 – $39,055 | $41,464 – $54,986 | $47,264 – $67,586 | $8,183 | 942 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 13m | $24,550 – $35,012 | $38,693 – $49,534 | $44,893 – $62,934 | $7,445 | 999 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 43m | $31,807 – $45,841 | $50,318 – $65,091 | $57,818 – $82,091 | $9,706 | 1,695 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $33,256 – $48,484 | $52,087 – $68,116 | $61,087 – $89,116 | $10,218 | 2,095 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $40,084 – $58,394 | $62,821 – $82,095 | $73,321 – $107K | $12,310 | 2,448 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 35m | $50,225 – $77,559 | $78,884 – $109K | $91,384 – $141K | $15,973 | 3,001 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 27m | $61,430 – $94,456 | $96,584 – $133K | $112K – $172K | $19,486 | 3,961 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $99,201 – $177K | $157K – $249K | $178K – $314K | $34,485 | 7,870 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 Bangkok–Shanghai non-stop
Bangkok: where you’d land
- Don Mueang International Airport VTBD
Airport with private terminal · 12,139 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Suvarnabhumi Airport VTBS
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 45 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 (midsize jet) | 4.8 h | 2,095 kg | $10,218 |
| Airline, economy | 7.2 h | 286 kg | Typically $343–$857 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.7 h | 1143 kg | Typically $1,429–$3,430 |
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.