Private jet cost
Chicago → Guangzhou
A private flight from Chicago to Guangzhou covers 6,723 nautical miles (12,450 km) and takes about 28h 49m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $112K – $166K one-way — about $34,755 per seat.
6,723 nm
Great-circle distance
28h 49m
Flight time (turboprop)
29.8h vs 18.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,136 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1245 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 | 6 fuel stops | 28h 49m | $112K – $166K | $175K – $233K | $181K – $246K | $34,755 | 4,136 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 43m | $108K – $154K | $169K – $217K | $175K – $230K | $32,647 | 4,540 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 18m | $122K – $177K | $191K – $249K | $198K – $266K | $37,352 | 6,929 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 50m | $149K – $217K | $232K – $304K | $241K – $325K | $45,720 | 9,811 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 25m | $169K – $248K | $264K – $347K | $275K – $372K | $52,238 | 10,996 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 21m | $199K – $311K | $310K – $434K | $322K – $466K | $63,818 | 12,857 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 46m | $243K – $378K | $377K – $527K | $392K – $566K | $77,566 | 16,962 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 40m | $389K – $708K | $607K – $988K | $628K – $1,053K | $137,167 | 33,730 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 Chicago–Guangzhou non-stop
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Guangzhou: where you’d land
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ZGGG
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 29.8 h | 4,136 kg | $34,755 |
| Airline, economy | 18.2 h | 1245 kg | Typically $1,494–$3,735 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.7 h | 4980 kg | Typically $6,225–$14,940 |
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.