Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Shanghai
A private flight from Minneapolis to Shanghai covers 5,865 nautical miles (10,861 km) and takes about 25h 00m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $97,110 – $144K one-way — about $30,167 per seat.
5,865 nm
Great-circle distance
25h 00m
Flight time (turboprop)
26h vs 16.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,588 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1086 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 | 5 fuel stops | 25h 00m | $97,110 – $144K | $152K – $202K | $158K – $215K | $30,167 | 3,588 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 39m | $93,738 – $134K | $147K – $189K | $154K – $203K | $28,465 | 3,952 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 31m | $104K – $151K | $162K – $213K | $170K – $230K | $31,898 | 5,926 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 08m | $126K – $184K | $196K – $257K | $205K – $278K | $38,672 | 8,325 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 33m | $151K – $221K | $236K – $310K | $247K – $335K | $46,584 | 9,747 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 32m | $177K – $276K | $275K – $385K | $287K – $417K | $56,533 | 11,328 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 01m | $215K – $335K | $335K – $467K | $350K – $506K | $68,756 | 14,951 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 48m | $346K – $627K | $540K – $876K | $561K – $941K | $121,569 | 29,713 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 Minneapolis–Shanghai non-stop
Minneapolis: where you’d land
- St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) KSTP
Business-aviation airport · 6,491 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport KMSP
Major hub · 11,006 ft runway · 20 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 (turboprop) | 26 h | 3,588 kg | $30,167 |
| Airline, economy | 16.4 h | 1086 kg | Typically $1,303–$3,258 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.9 h | 4345 kg | Typically $5,431–$13,034 |
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.