Private jet cost
Colombo → Beijing
A private flight from Colombo to Beijing covers 2,788 nautical miles (5,164 km) and takes about 6h 14m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $82,938 – $129K one-way — about $26,544 per seat.
2,788 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 14m
Flight time (large jet)
7.2h vs 9.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,219 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 516 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 | 11h 45m | $46,226 – $68,587 | $72,363 – $96,279 | $78,163 – $109K | $14,352 | 1,688 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 20m | $42,668 – $61,072 | $67,028 – $86,099 | $73,228 – $99,499 | $12,968 | 1,787 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 41m | $49,148 – $71,630 | $76,996 – $101K | $84,496 – $118K | $15,097 | 2,759 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 23m | $63,176 – $92,006 | $99,041 – $129K | $108K – $150K | $19,398 | 4,065 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 07m | $76,284 – $111K | $120K – $156K | $130K – $181K | $23,412 | 4,764 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 14m | $82,938 – $129K | $129K – $181K | $142K – $213K | $26,544 | 5,219 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 59m | $101K – $157K | $158K – $219K | $173K – $258K | $32,269 | 6,879 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 22m | $163K – $294K | $254K – $412K | $275K – $477K | $57,118 | 13,697 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 Colombo–Beijing non-stop
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Beijing: where you’d land
- Beijing Capital International Airport ZBAA
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Beijing Daxing International Airport ZBAD
Major hub · 12,467 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 (large jet) | 7.2 h | 5,219 kg | $26,544 |
| Airline, economy | 9.8 h | 516 kg | Typically $620–$1,549 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.3 h | 2065 kg | Typically $2,582–$6,196 |
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.