Private jet cost
Chengdu → Shanghai
A private flight from Chengdu to Shanghai covers 896 nautical miles (1,659 km) and takes about 2h 43m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $13,152 – $18,790 one-way — about $3,993 per seat.
896 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 43m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.7h vs 5.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
521 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 166 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 | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $14,366 – $21,284 | $22,517 – $29,916 | $28,317 – $42,516 | $4,456 | 502 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $13,152 – $18,790 | $20,696 – $26,538 | $26,896 – $39,938 | $3,993 | 521 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $16,903 – $24,407 | $26,697 – $34,596 | $34,197 – $51,596 | $5,164 | 873 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $21,781 – $31,418 | $34,432 – $44,577 | $43,432 – $65,577 | $6,650 | 1,285 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $26,363 – $37,989 | $41,713 – $53,950 | $52,213 – $78,950 | $8,044 | 1,506 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $33,215 – $50,599 | $52,715 – $71,964 | $65,215 – $104K | $10,477 | 1,847 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 08m | $40,821 – $61,892 | $64,879 – $88,161 | $79,879 – $127K | $12,839 | 2,444 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $66,272 – $115K | $106K – $165K | $127K – $230K | $22,717 | 4,839 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–Shanghai 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
Shanghai: where you’d land
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,155 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Shanghai Pudong International Airport ZSPD
Major hub · 13,123 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 (very light jet) | 3.7 h | 521 kg | $3,993 |
| Airline, economy | 5.8 h | 166 kg | Typically $199–$498 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.3 h | 664 kg | Typically $830–$1,991 |
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.