Private jet cost
Johannesburg → Shenzhen
A private flight from Johannesburg to Shenzhen covers 5,779 nautical miles (10,702 km) and takes about 24h 41m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $95,991 – $143K one-way — about $29,815 per seat.
5,779 nm
Great-circle distance
24h 41m
Flight time (turboprop)
25.7h vs 16.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,544 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1070 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 | 5 fuel stops | 24h 41m | $95,991 – $143K | $150K – $200K | $156K – $213K | $29,815 | 3,544 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 25m | $92,769 – $133K | $146K – $187K | $152K – $201K | $28,166 | 3,908 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 19m | $103K – $150K | $161K – $210K | $168K – $227K | $31,525 | 5,853 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 56m | $124K – $182K | $194K – $254K | $203K – $275K | $38,197 | 8,217 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 22m | $149K – $219K | $233K – $306K | $244K – $331K | $46,016 | 9,621 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 21m | $174K – $272K | $271K – $380K | $284K – $412K | $55,802 | 11,175 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 51m | $212K – $331K | $331K – $461K | $346K – $500K | $67,872 | 14,749 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 37m | $341K – $619K | $533K – $865K | $554K – $930K | $120,003 | 29,310 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 Johannesburg–Shenzhen non-stop
Johannesburg: where you’d land
- Lanseria International Airport FALA
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rand Airport FAGM
Business-aviation airport · 5,617 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - O. R. Tambo International Airport FAOR
Major hub · 14,495 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) | 25.7 h | 3,544 kg | $29,815 |
| Airline, economy | 16.2 h | 1070 kg | Typically $1,284–$3,211 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.7 h | 4281 kg | Typically $5,351–$12,842 |
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.