Private jet cost
Chengdu → Scottsdale
A private flight from Chengdu to Scottsdale covers 6,449 nautical miles (11,944 km) and takes about 27h 05m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $105K – $156K one-way — about $32,556 per seat.
6,449 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 05m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.1h vs 17.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,888 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1194 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 | 27h 05m | $105K – $156K | $164K – $218K | $169K – $231K | $32,556 | 3,888 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 14m | $100K – $144K | $158K – $202K | $164K – $216K | $30,490 | 4,255 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 39m | $118K – $172K | $185K – $241K | $192K – $258K | $36,169 | 6,695 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 12m | $144K – $210K | $225K – $295K | $234K – $316K | $44,214 | 9,469 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 49m | $164K – $240K | $255K – $335K | $266K – $360K | $50,437 | 10,598 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 46m | $192K – $300K | $298K – $418K | $311K – $450K | $61,499 | 12,370 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 13m | $234K – $364K | $364K – $508K | $379K – $547K | $74,761 | 16,321 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 04m | $375K – $682K | $586K – $952K | $607K – $1,017K | $132,200 | 32,451 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–Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 28.1 h | 3,888 kg | $32,556 |
| Airline, economy | 17.6 h | 1194 kg | Typically $1,433–$3,583 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.1 h | 4778 kg | Typically $5,972–$14,333 |
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.