Private jet cost
Colombo → Shenzhen
A private flight from Colombo to Shenzhen covers 2,168 nautical miles (4,015 km) and takes about 5h 01m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $53,328 – $78,090 one-way — about $16,427 per seat.
2,168 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 01m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6h vs 8.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,358 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 402 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 | 1 fuel stop | 8h 48m | $34,535 – $51,351 | $53,961 – $71,947 | $59,761 – $84,547 | $10,736 | 1,262 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 40m | $35,696 – $50,865 | $56,301 – $72,020 | $62,501 – $85,420 | $10,820 | 1,466 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 13m | $40,510 – $58,784 | $63,708 – $82,944 | $71,208 – $99,944 | $12,412 | 2,229 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 59m | $52,183 – $75,657 | $82,128 – $107K | $91,128 – $128K | $15,980 | 3,289 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 01m | $53,328 – $78,090 | $83,197 – $109K | $93,697 – $134K | $16,427 | 3,358 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $66,644 – $104K | $104K – $145K | $117K – $177K | $21,279 | 4,114 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 43m | $81,323 – $126K | $127K – $176K | $142K – $215K | $25,902 | 5,426 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 01m | $131K – $236K | $206K – $331K | $227K – $396K | $45,845 | 10,795 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–Shenzhen non-stop
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h
Shenzhen: where you’d land
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport ZGSZ
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6 h | 3,358 kg | $16,427 |
| Airline, economy | 8.5 h | 402 kg | Typically $482–$1,205 |
| Airline, first / business | 8 h | 1606 kg | Typically $2,008–$4,818 |
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.