Private jet cost
Delhi → Shanghai
A private flight from Delhi to Shanghai covers 2,293 nautical miles (4,247 km) and takes about 5h 17m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $55,981 – $82,035 one-way — about $17,252 per seat.
2,293 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 17m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.3h vs 8.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,541 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 425 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 | 9h 59m | $39,791 – $58,847 | $62,464 – $82,844 | $68,264 – $95,444 | $12,330 | 1,434 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 00m | $37,103 – $52,925 | $58,466 – $74,862 | $64,666 – $88,262 | $11,254 | 1,531 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 31m | $42,253 – $61,377 | $66,390 – $86,520 | $73,890 – $104K | $12,954 | 2,336 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 16m | $54,402 – $78,957 | $85,541 – $111K | $94,541 – $132K | $16,670 | 3,446 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 17m | $55,981 – $82,035 | $87,278 – $115K | $97,778 – $140K | $17,252 | 3,541 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 11m | $69,932 – $109K | $109K – $152K | $122K – $184K | $22,341 | 4,337 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 59m | $85,308 – $132K | $133K – $185K | $148K – $224K | $27,187 | 5,719 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 17m | $137K – $248K | $215K – $347K | $236K – $412K | $48,120 | 11,380 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 Delhi–Shanghai non-stop
Delhi: where you’d land
- Indira Gandhi International Airport VIDP
Major hub · 14,534 ft runway · 40 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 (super-midsize jet) | 6.3 h | 3,541 kg | $17,252 |
| Airline, economy | 8.8 h | 425 kg | Typically $510–$1,274 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.3 h | 1699 kg | Typically $2,123–$5,096 |
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.