Private jet cost
Paris → Shanghai
A private flight from Paris to Shanghai covers 4,992 nautical miles (9,245 km) and takes about 10h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $171K – $268K one-way — about $54,896 per seat.
4,992 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.5h vs 14.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,044 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 924 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 | 21h 08m | $82,134 – $122K | $128K – $171K | $134K – $184K | $25,519 | 3,033 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 32m | $79,805 – $114K | $126K – $161K | $132K – $174K | $24,231 | 3,357 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 26m | $91,617 – $133K | $144K – $188K | $151K – $205K | $28,118 | 5,180 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 09m | $110K – $161K | $172K – $226K | $181K – $247K | $33,862 | 7,233 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 54m | $123K – $180K | $192K – $252K | $202K – $277K | $37,934 | 7,973 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 40m | $154K – $239K | $240K – $335K | $252K – $367K | $49,123 | 9,773 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 29m | $171K – $268K | $265K – $372K | $280K – $411K | $54,896 | 12,044 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 54m | $301K – $544K | $472K – $762K | $493K – $827K | $105,702 | 25,628 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 Paris–Shanghai non-stop
Paris: where you’d land
- Paris–Le Bourget Airport LFPB
Business-aviation airport · 9,843 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Toussus-le-Noble Airport LFPN
Business-aviation airport · 3,609 ft runway · 40 min to centre - Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport LFPG
Major hub · 13,829 ft runway · 45 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) | 11.5 h | 12,044 kg | $54,896 |
| Airline, economy | 14.5 h | 924 kg | Typically $1,109–$2,773 |
| Airline, first / business | 14 h | 3698 kg | Typically $4,622–$11,094 |
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.