Private jet cost
Chengdu → Los Angeles
A private flight from Chengdu to Los Angeles covers 6,235 nautical miles (11,548 km) and takes about 26h 19m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $102K – $152K one-way — about $31,681 per seat.
6,235 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 19m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.3h vs 17.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,778 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1155 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 | 26h 19m | $102K – $152K | $159K – $212K | $165K – $225K | $31,681 | 3,778 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 21h 39m | $97,904 – $140K | $154K – $198K | $160K – $211K | $29,748 | 4,144 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 09m | $115K – $167K | $180K – $235K | $188K – $252K | $35,242 | 6,512 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 58m | $132K – $194K | $206K – $271K | $215K – $292K | $40,715 | 8,788 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 21m | $159K – $233K | $248K – $326K | $259K – $351K | $49,026 | 10,286 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 19m | $186K – $291K | $290K – $406K | $302K – $438K | $59,680 | 11,988 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 46m | $227K – $353K | $353K – $493K | $368K – $532K | $72,562 | 15,819 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 36m | $364K – $662K | $569K – $924K | $590K – $989K | $128,306 | 31,448 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–Los Angeles 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
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.3 h | 3,778 kg | $31,681 |
| Airline, economy | 17.2 h | 1155 kg | Typically $1,386–$3,464 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.7 h | 4619 kg | Typically $5,774–$13,857 |
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.