Private jet cost
London → Chengdu
A private flight from London to Chengdu covers 4,471 nautical miles (8,280 km) and takes about 9h 25m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $155K – $242K one-way — about $49,549 per seat.
4,471 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 25m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.4h vs 13.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,823 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 828 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 | 19h 16m | $75,363 – $112K | $118K – $157K | $124K – $170K | $23,391 | 2,766 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 23m | $69,829 – $99,906 | $110K – $141K | $116K – $154K | $21,217 | 2,944 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 27m | $78,475 – $115K | $123K – $161K | $130K – $178K | $24,124 | 4,466 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 58m | $101K – $147K | $158K – $207K | $167K – $228K | $30,992 | 6,582 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 46m | $112K – $164K | $175K – $229K | $185K – $254K | $34,502 | 7,215 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 34m | $140K – $218K | $218K – $305K | $231K – $337K | $44,700 | 8,845 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 25m | $155K – $242K | $240K – $336K | $255K – $375K | $49,549 | 10,823 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 01m | $248K – $454K | $386K – $631K | $407K – $696K | $87,712 | 21,575 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–Chengdu 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
Chengdu: where you’d land
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport ZUUU
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chengdu Tianfu International Airport ZUTF
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 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) | 10.4 h | 10,823 kg | $49,549 |
| Airline, economy | 13.4 h | 828 kg | Typically $994–$2,484 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.9 h | 3312 kg | Typically $4,140–$9,936 |
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.