Private jet cost
Ho Chi Minh City → Shanghai
A private flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai covers 1,471 nautical miles (2,725 km) and takes about 3h 48m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $24,916 – $36,324 one-way — about $7,655 per seat.
1,471 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 48m
Flight time (light jet)
4.8h vs 7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,365 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 272 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 | 6h 18m | $25,475 – $37,638 | $40,023 – $53,032 | $45,823 – $65,632 | $7,889 | 905 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 02m | $23,741 – $33,827 | $37,447 – $47,899 | $43,647 – $61,299 | $7,196 | 962 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 48m | $24,916 – $36,324 | $39,025 – $51,033 | $46,525 – $68,033 | $7,655 | 1,365 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 39m | $31,980 – $46,585 | $50,123 – $65,497 | $59,123 – $86,497 | $9,821 | 2,005 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $38,557 – $56,124 | $60,473 – $78,964 | $70,973 – $104K | $11,835 | 2,343 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 26m | $48,332 – $74,560 | $75,973 – $105K | $88,473 – $137K | $15,362 | 2,872 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 18m | $59,137 – $90,834 | $93,057 – $128K | $108K – $167K | $18,746 | 3,792 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 30m | $95,537 – $170K | $151K – $240K | $172K – $305K | $33,176 | 7,532 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 Ho Chi Minh City–Shanghai non-stop
Ho Chi Minh City: where you’d land
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport VVTS
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 25 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) | 4.8 h | 1,365 kg | $7,655 |
| Airline, economy | 7 h | 272 kg | Typically $327–$817 |
| Airline, first / business | 6.5 h | 1090 kg | Typically $1,362–$3,270 |
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.