Private jet cost
Beijing → Queenstown
A private flight from Beijing to Queenstown covers 5,830 nautical miles (10,797 km) and takes about 24h 52m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $96,661 – $144K one-way — about $30,026 per seat.
5,830 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 52m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.9h vs 16.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,570 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1080 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 | 5 fuel stops | 24h 52m | $96,661 – $144K | $151K – $201K | $157K – $214K | $30,026 | 3,570 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 33m | $93,349 – $133K | $147K – $188K | $153K – $202K | $28,345 | 3,935 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 26m | $103K – $151K | $162K – $212K | $169K – $229K | $31,748 | 5,897 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 03m | $125K – $183K | $195K – $256K | $204K – $277K | $38,482 | 8,282 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 28m | $151K – $220K | $235K – $308K | $246K – $333K | $46,356 | 9,696 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 27m | $176K – $274K | $273K – $383K | $286K – $415K | $56,240 | 11,266 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 57m | $214K – $333K | $334K – $465K | $349K – $504K | $68,402 | 14,870 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 43m | $344K – $624K | $537K – $871K | $558K – $936K | $120,940 | 29,551 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 Beijing–Queenstown non-stop
Beijing: where you’d land
- Beijing Capital International Airport ZBAA
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Beijing Daxing International Airport ZBAD
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Queenstown: where you’d land
- Queenstown Airport NZQN
Airport with private terminal · 6,204 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 25.9 h | 3,570 kg | $30,026 |
| Airline, economy | 16.3 h | 1080 kg | Typically $1,296–$3,239 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.8 h | 4319 kg | Typically $5,399–$12,957 |
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.