Private jet cost
Chengdu → San Francisco Bay Area
A private flight from Chengdu to San Francisco Bay Area covers 5,958 nautical miles (11,034 km) and takes about 25h 20m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $98,320 – $146K one-way — about $30,547 per seat.
5,958 nm
Great-circle distance
25h 20m
Flight time (turboprop)
26.3h vs 16.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,636 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1103 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 | 25h 20m | $98,320 – $146K | $154K – $205K | $160K – $217K | $30,547 | 3,636 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 54m | $94,783 – $136K | $149K – $191K | $155K – $205K | $28,787 | 4,001 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 44m | $105K – $153K | $164K – $215K | $172K – $232K | $32,300 | 6,006 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 20m | $127K – $186K | $198K – $261K | $207K – $282K | $39,185 | 8,441 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 45m | $153K – $224K | $239K – $314K | $250K – $339K | $47,197 | 9,882 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 44m | $179K – $280K | $279K – $390K | $291K – $422K | $57,323 | 11,494 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 13m | $218K – $340K | $340K – $474K | $355K – $513K | $69,712 | 15,169 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 00m | $350K – $636K | $547K – $888K | $568K – $953K | $123,260 | 30,149 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–San Francisco Bay Area 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
San Francisco Bay Area: where you’d land
- Oakland International Airport KOAK
Airport with private terminal · 10,520 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - San Francisco International Airport KSFO
Major hub · 11,870 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 (turboprop) | 26.3 h | 3,636 kg | $30,547 |
| Airline, economy | 16.6 h | 1103 kg | Typically $1,324–$3,310 |
| Airline, first / business | 16.1 h | 4413 kg | Typically $5,517–$13,240 |
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.