Private jet cost
Chengdu → Abu Dhabi
A private flight from Chengdu to Abu Dhabi covers 2,641 nautical miles (4,890 km) and takes about 6h 02m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $63,345 – $92,987 one-way — about $19,542 per seat.
2,641 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 02m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
7h vs 9.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,047 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 489 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 | 2 fuel stops | 11h 14m | $44,308 – $65,684 | $69,413 – $92,274 | $75,213 – $105K | $13,749 | 1,612 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 56m | $41,009 – $58,643 | $64,476 – $82,749 | $70,676 – $96,149 | $12,457 | 1,711 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 20m | $47,093 – $68,574 | $73,835 – $96,447 | $81,335 – $113K | $14,458 | 2,633 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 03m | $60,561 – $88,117 | $95,017 – $124K | $104K – $145K | $18,585 | 3,880 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 6h 02m | $63,345 – $92,987 | $98,607 – $130K | $109K – $155K | $19,542 | 4,047 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 55m | $79,062 – $123K | $123K – $172K | $136K – $204K | $25,291 | 4,956 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 41m | $96,369 – $150K | $150K – $209K | $165K – $248K | $30,754 | 6,533 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 02m | $155K – $280K | $243K – $392K | $264K – $457K | $54,436 | 13,007 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 Chengdu–Abu Dhabi non-stop
Chengdu: where you’d land
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport ZUUU
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chengdu Tianfu International Airport ZUTF
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 7 h | 4,047 kg | $19,542 |
| Airline, economy | 9.5 h | 489 kg | Typically $587–$1,467 |
| Airline, first / business | 9 h | 1956 kg | Typically $2,445–$5,869 |
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.