Private jet cost
Chengdu → Colombo
A private flight from Chengdu to Colombo covers 1,951 nautical miles (3,613 km) and takes about 4h 44m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $40,481 – $59,228 one-way — about $12,464 per seat.
1,951 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 44m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.7h vs 8.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,605 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 361 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 | 8h 01m | $31,709 – $47,075 | $49,615 – $66,048 | $55,415 – $78,648 | $9,848 | 1,151 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 04m | $33,253 – $47,288 | $52,542 – $67,087 | $58,742 – $80,487 | $10,068 | 1,354 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 42m | $37,483 – $54,283 | $59,051 – $76,735 | $66,551 – $93,735 | $11,471 | 2,044 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $40,481 – $59,228 | $63,202 – $82,936 | $72,202 – $104K | $12,464 | 2,605 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 32m | $48,722 – $71,240 | $76,111 – $99,814 | $86,611 – $125K | $14,995 | 3,042 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $60,934 – $94,533 | $95,359 – $133K | $108K – $165K | $19,433 | 3,727 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 17m | $74,405 – $115K | $117K – $161K | $132K – $200K | $23,671 | 4,916 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 32m | $120K – $215K | $189K – $302K | $210K – $367K | $41,894 | 9,777 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–Colombo 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
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 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) | 5.7 h | 2,605 kg | $12,464 |
| Airline, economy | 8.1 h | 361 kg | Typically $434–$1,084 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.6 h | 1445 kg | Typically $1,806–$4,335 |
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.