Private jet cost
Manila → Shanghai
A private flight from Manila to Shanghai covers 1,002 nautical miles (1,856 km) and takes about 2h 41m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $18,385 – $26,610 one-way — about $5,624 per seat.
1,002 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 41m
Flight time (light jet)
3.7h vs 6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
964 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 186 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 | 3h 53m | $15,749 – $23,377 | $24,645 – $32,803 | $30,445 – $45,403 | $4,891 | 557 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 46m | $18,468 – $26,109 | $29,336 – $37,253 | $35,536 – $50,653 | $5,572 | 719 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 41m | $18,385 – $26,610 | $28,976 – $37,635 | $36,476 – $54,635 | $5,624 | 964 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $23,667 – $34,222 | $37,334 – $48,445 | $46,334 – $69,445 | $7,236 | 1,418 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $28,618 – $41,342 | $45,181 – $58,575 | $55,681 – $83,575 | $8,745 | 1,661 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 26m | $36,010 – $55,029 | $57,016 – $78,075 | $69,516 – $110K | $11,380 | 2,037 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 21m | $44,208 – $67,243 | $70,089 – $95,542 | $85,089 – $135K | $13,931 | 2,693 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $71,683 – $126K | $114K – $179K | $135K – $244K | $24,651 | 5,337 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 Manila–Shanghai non-stop
Manila: where you’d land
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport RPLL
Major hub · 12,261 ft runway · 30 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 (light jet) | 3.7 h | 964 kg | $5,624 |
| Airline, economy | 6 h | 186 kg | Typically $223–$557 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.5 h | 742 kg | Typically $928–$2,227 |
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.