Private jet cost
Detroit → Shenzhen
A private flight from Detroit to Shenzhen covers 6,772 nautical miles (12,541 km) and takes about 28h 59m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $113K – $167K one-way — about $34,955 per seat.
6,772 nm
Great-circle distance
28h 59m
Flight time (turboprop)
30h vs 18.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,161 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1254 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 59m | $113K – $167K | $176K – $234K | $182K – $247K | $34,955 | 4,161 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 51m | $108K – $154K | $170K – $218K | $176K – $231K | $32,816 | 4,565 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 25m | $122K – $178K | $192K – $250K | $199K – $267K | $37,564 | 6,970 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 56m | $149K – $218K | $234K – $306K | $243K – $327K | $45,990 | 9,872 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 31m | $171K – $250K | $266K – $349K | $276K – $374K | $52,560 | 11,067 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 27m | $200K – $313K | $311K – $437K | $324K – $469K | $64,234 | 12,944 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 52m | $244K – $380K | $380K – $530K | $395K – $569K | $78,069 | 17,076 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 46m | $392K – $713K | $611K – $994K | $632K – $1,059K | $138,056 | 33,959 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 Detroit–Shenzhen non-stop
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 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 (turboprop) | 30 h | 4,161 kg | $34,955 |
| Airline, economy | 18.3 h | 1254 kg | Typically $1,505–$3,762 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.8 h | 5016 kg | Typically $6,270–$15,049 |
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.