Private jet cost
Hong Kong → Shanghai
A private flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai covers 666 nautical miles (1,233 km) and takes about 2h 06m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $10,563 – $15,000 one-way — about $3,195 per seat.
666 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 06m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.1h vs 5.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
402 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 123 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 | 2h 41m | $11,372 – $16,752 | $17,911 – $23,665 | $23,711 – $36,265 | $3,516 | 384 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $10,563 – $15,000 | $16,712 – $21,310 | $22,912 – $34,710 | $3,195 | 402 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 53m | $13,695 – $19,637 | $21,762 – $28,016 | $29,262 – $45,016 | $4,167 | 676 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 49m | $17,699 – $25,347 | $28,152 – $36,202 | $37,152 – $57,202 | $5,381 | 997 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 45m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 1,170 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 43m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,437 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 39m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,904 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 45m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,761 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 Hong Kong–Shanghai non-stop
Hong Kong: where you’d land
- Hong Kong International Airport VHHH
Airport with private terminal · 12,467 ft runway · 35 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 (very light jet) | 3.1 h | 402 kg | $3,195 |
| Airline, economy | 5.3 h | 123 kg | Typically $148–$370 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.8 h | 493 kg | Typically $616–$1,479 |
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.