Private jet cost
Charlotte → Shanghai
A private flight from Charlotte to Shanghai covers 6,626 nautical miles (12,272 km) and takes about 27h 43m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $107K – $159K one-way — about $33,279 per seat.
6,626 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 43m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.7h vs 18h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,979 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1227 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 | 27h 43m | $107K – $159K | $167K – $223K | $173K – $236K | $33,279 | 3,979 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 28m | $106K – $152K | $167K – $215K | $174K – $228K | $32,313 | 4,490 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 05m | $120K – $175K | $188K – $246K | $196K – $263K | $36,935 | 6,846 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 37m | $147K – $215K | $230K – $301K | $239K – $322K | $45,189 | 9,690 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 12m | $167K – $245K | $261K – $343K | $272K – $368K | $51,603 | 10,856 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 09m | $197K – $307K | $306K – $428K | $318K – $460K | $63,001 | 12,685 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 34m | $239K – $373K | $373K – $520K | $388K – $559K | $76,578 | 16,736 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 27m | $384K – $699K | $600K – $975K | $621K – $1,040K | $135,417 | 33,279 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 Charlotte–Shanghai non-stop
Charlotte: where you’d land
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport KCLT
Major hub · 10,000 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) | 28.7 h | 3,979 kg | $33,279 |
| Airline, economy | 18 h | 1227 kg | Typically $1,473–$3,682 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.5 h | 4909 kg | Typically $6,136–$14,727 |
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.