Private jet cost
London → Beijing
A private flight from London to Beijing covers 4,395 nautical miles (8,140 km) and takes about 9h 16m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $152K – $238K one-way — about $48,769 per seat.
4,395 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 16m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.3h vs 13.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,645 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 814 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 | 3 fuel stops | 18h 15m | $70,746 – $105K | $111K – $147K | $116K – $160K | $21,998 | 2,619 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 11m | $68,975 – $98,656 | $108K – $139K | $115K – $153K | $20,954 | 2,905 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 16m | $77,417 – $113K | $121K – $159K | $129K – $176K | $23,795 | 4,401 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 47m | $99,513 – $145K | $156K – $204K | $165K – $225K | $30,573 | 6,487 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 36m | $110K – $162K | $172K – $226K | $183K – $251K | $34,001 | 7,104 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 24m | $138K – $215K | $215K – $300K | $228K – $332K | $44,056 | 8,710 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 16m | $152K – $238K | $236K – $331K | $251K – $370K | $48,769 | 10,645 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 51m | $244K – $446K | $380K – $621K | $401K – $686K | $86,331 | 21,219 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 London–Beijing non-stop
London: where you’d land
- Farnborough Airport EGLF
Business-aviation airport · 8,005 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs - London Biggin Hill Airport EGKB
Business-aviation airport · 5,925 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs - London City Airport EGLC
Airport with private terminal · 4,948 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs
Beijing: where you’d land
- Beijing Capital International Airport ZBAA
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Beijing Daxing International Airport ZBAD
Major hub · 12,467 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.3 h | 10,645 kg | $48,769 |
| Airline, economy | 13.3 h | 814 kg | Typically $977–$2,442 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.8 h | 3256 kg | Typically $4,070–$9,768 |
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.