Private jet cost
Chengdu → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Chengdu to Malé (Maldives) covers 2,339 nautical miles (4,332 km) and takes about 5h 23m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $56,955 – $83,484 one-way — about $17,555 per seat.
2,339 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 23m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.4h vs 8.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,607 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 433 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 | 10h 09m | $40,389 – $59,751 | $63,383 – $84,091 | $69,183 – $96,691 | $12,518 | 1,458 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 07m | $37,620 – $53,681 | $59,261 – $75,905 | $65,461 – $89,305 | $11,413 | 1,555 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 37m | $42,894 – $62,329 | $67,375 – $87,833 | $74,875 – $105K | $13,153 | 2,376 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 22m | $55,217 – $80,169 | $86,795 – $113K | $95,795 – $134K | $16,923 | 3,503 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 23m | $56,955 – $83,484 | $88,777 – $117K | $99,277 – $142K | $17,555 | 3,607 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 17m | $71,140 – $111K | $111K – $155K | $124K – $187K | $22,731 | 4,419 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 04m | $86,771 – $134K | $136K – $188K | $151K – $227K | $27,659 | 5,827 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 23m | $140K – $252K | $219K – $353K | $240K – $418K | $48,956 | 11,596 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–Malé (Maldives) 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
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 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) | 6.4 h | 3,607 kg | $17,555 |
| Airline, economy | 8.9 h | 433 kg | Typically $520–$1,300 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.4 h | 1733 kg | Typically $2,166–$5,199 |
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.