Private jet cost
Hanoi → Shanghai
A private flight from Hanoi to Shanghai covers 1,027 nautical miles (1,902 km) and takes about 2h 45m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,731 – $27,126 one-way — about $5,732 per seat.
1,027 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 45m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
985 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 190 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 | Non-stop | 3h 58m | $16,073 – $23,867 | $25,142 – $33,479 | $30,942 – $46,079 | $4,993 | 570 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 50m | $18,748 – $26,518 | $29,766 – $37,818 | $35,966 – $51,218 | $5,658 | 732 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 45m | $18,731 – $27,126 | $29,510 – $38,346 | $37,010 – $55,346 | $5,732 | 985 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $24,108 – $34,879 | $38,012 – $49,350 | $47,012 – $70,350 | $7,373 | 1,450 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $29,145 – $42,127 | $45,993 – $59,657 | $56,493 – $84,657 | $8,909 | 1,697 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $36,664 – $56,066 | $58,022 – $79,505 | $70,522 – $112K | $11,591 | 2,081 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 24m | $45,000 – $68,495 | $71,308 – $97,269 | $86,308 – $136K | $14,187 | 2,752 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 32m | $72,949 – $128K | $116K – $182K | $137K – $247K | $25,104 | 5,454 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 Hanoi–Shanghai non-stop
Hanoi: where you’d land
- Noi Bai International Airport VVNB
Major hub · 12,467 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 (light jet) | 3.7 h | 985 kg | $5,732 |
| Airline, economy | 6.1 h | 190 kg | Typically $228–$571 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.6 h | 761 kg | Typically $951–$2,283 |
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.