Private jet cost
Beijing → St. Louis
A private flight from Beijing to St. Louis covers 5,849 nautical miles (10,832 km) and takes about 24h 56m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $96,905 – $144K one-way — about $30,102 per seat.
5,849 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 56m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.9h vs 16.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,580 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1083 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 56m | $96,905 – $144K | $152K – $202K | $157K – $214K | $30,102 | 3,580 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 36m | $93,560 – $134K | $147K – $189K | $153K – $202K | $28,410 | 3,944 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 29m | $104K – $151K | $162K – $212K | $170K – $229K | $31,829 | 5,913 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 06m | $125K – $183K | $196K – $257K | $205K – $278K | $38,585 | 8,305 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 31m | $151K – $221K | $236K – $309K | $246K – $334K | $46,479 | 9,723 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 30m | $176K – $275K | $274K – $384K | $287K – $416K | $56,399 | 11,300 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 59m | $215K – $334K | $334K – $466K | $349K – $505K | $68,594 | 14,914 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 46m | $345K – $625K | $539K – $874K | $560K – $939K | $121,281 | 29,639 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–St. Louis 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
St. Louis: where you’d land
- Spirit of St. Louis Airport KSUS
Business-aviation airport · 7,485 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 25.9 h | 3,580 kg | $30,102 |
| Airline, economy | 16.3 h | 1083 kg | Typically $1,300–$3,250 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.8 h | 4333 kg | Typically $5,416–$12,998 |
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.