Private jet cost
Melbourne → Shanghai
A private flight from Melbourne to Shanghai covers 4,344 nautical miles (8,046 km) and takes about 9h 10m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $151K – $235K one-way — about $48,247 per seat.
4,344 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 10m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.2h vs 13.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,526 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 805 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 04m | $70,085 – $104K | $109K – $146K | $115K – $159K | $21,791 | 2,593 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 02m | $68,403 – $97,819 | $108K – $138K | $114K – $151K | $20,778 | 2,879 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 09m | $76,709 – $112K | $120K – $157K | $128K – $174K | $23,575 | 4,358 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 40m | $98,611 – $144K | $154K – $202K | $163K – $223K | $30,293 | 6,424 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 30m | $109K – $160K | $170K – $224K | $181K – $249K | $33,666 | 7,030 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 18m | $137K – $212K | $213K – $297K | $226K – $329K | $43,624 | 8,619 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 10m | $151K – $235K | $234K – $327K | $249K – $366K | $48,247 | 10,526 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 45m | $242K – $442K | $376K – $615K | $397K – $680K | $85,407 | 20,981 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–Shanghai 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
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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.2 h | 10,526 kg | $48,247 |
| Airline, economy | 13.1 h | 805 kg | Typically $965–$2,414 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.6 h | 3218 kg | Typically $4,023–$9,655 |
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.