Private jet cost
Honolulu → Shenzhen
A private flight from Honolulu to Shenzhen covers 4,830 nautical miles (8,946 km) and takes about 10h 09m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $166K – $260K one-way — about $53,237 per seat.
4,830 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 09m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.2h vs 14.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,665 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 895 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 33m | $80,033 – $119K | $125K – $167K | $131K – $179K | $24,859 | 2,950 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 06m | $77,988 – $111K | $123K – $157K | $129K – $171K | $23,672 | 3,274 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 03m | $89,366 – $130K | $140K – $183K | $148K – $200K | $27,418 | 5,042 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 47m | $107K – $157K | $168K – $220K | $177K – $241K | $32,971 | 7,031 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 33m | $120K – $175K | $186K – $245K | $197K – $270K | $36,869 | 7,738 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 20m | $149K – $233K | $233K – $325K | $246K – $357K | $47,750 | 9,485 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 09m | $166K – $260K | $258K – $361K | $273K – $400K | $53,237 | 11,665 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 48m | $266K – $488K | $414K – $678K | $435K – $743K | $94,242 | 23,256 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 Honolulu–Shenzhen non-stop
Honolulu: where you’d land
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport PHNL
Major hub · 12,300 ft runway · 15 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.2 h | 11,665 kg | $53,237 |
| Airline, economy | 14.2 h | 895 kg | Typically $1,073–$2,684 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.7 h | 3578 kg | Typically $4,473–$10,735 |
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.