Private jet cost
Minneapolis → Shenzhen
A private flight from Minneapolis to Shenzhen covers 6,491 nautical miles (12,022 km) and takes about 27h 14m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $105K – $157K one-way — about $32,727 per seat.
6,491 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 14m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.2h vs 17.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,909 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1202 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 | 27h 14m | $105K – $157K | $164K – $219K | $170K – $232K | $32,727 | 3,909 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 21m | $101K – $144K | $158K – $203K | $164K – $217K | $30,635 | 4,277 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 45m | $118K – $172K | $186K – $242K | $193K – $259K | $36,350 | 6,731 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 18m | $145K – $211K | $226K – $296K | $235K – $317K | $44,445 | 9,521 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 55m | $165K – $241K | $257K – $337K | $267K – $362K | $50,713 | 10,659 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 52m | $193K – $302K | $300K – $421K | $313K – $453K | $61,854 | 12,444 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 18m | $235K – $366K | $366K – $511K | $381K – $550K | $75,191 | 16,419 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 10m | $377K – $686K | $589K – $958K | $610K – $1,023K | $132,960 | 32,646 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–Shenzhen 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
Shenzhen: where you’d land
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport ZGSZ
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 28.2 h | 3,909 kg | $32,727 |
| Airline, economy | 17.7 h | 1202 kg | Typically $1,443–$3,607 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.2 h | 4809 kg | Typically $6,011–$14,426 |
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.