Private jet cost
Melbourne → Beijing
A private flight from Melbourne to Beijing covers 4,925 nautical miles (9,121 km) and takes about 10h 21m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $169K – $265K one-way — about $54,209 per seat.
4,925 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 21m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.4h vs 14.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,887 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 912 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 53m | $81,263 – $121K | $127K – $169K | $133K – $182K | $25,245 | 2,999 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 22m | $79,052 – $113K | $124K – $160K | $131K – $173K | $23,999 | 3,323 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 17m | $90,684 – $132K | $142K – $186K | $150K – $203K | $27,828 | 5,123 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 00m | $109K – $159K | $170K – $223K | $179K – $244K | $33,493 | 7,150 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 45m | $122K – $178K | $189K – $249K | $200K – $274K | $37,492 | 7,876 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 32m | $152K – $237K | $237K – $331K | $249K – $363K | $48,554 | 9,654 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 21m | $169K – $265K | $262K – $368K | $277K – $407K | $54,209 | 11,887 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 11h 00m | $271K – $496K | $421K – $690K | $442K – $755K | $95,962 | 23,699 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 Melbourne–Beijing non-stop
Melbourne: where you’d land
- Essendon Fields Airport YMEN
Business-aviation airport · 6,302 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) YMML
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
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) | 11.4 h | 11,887 kg | $54,209 |
| Airline, economy | 14.4 h | 912 kg | Typically $1,095–$2,736 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.9 h | 3648 kg | Typically $4,560–$10,945 |
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.