Private jet cost
Philadelphia → Shanghai
A private flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai covers 6,432 nautical miles (11,912 km) and takes about 27h 01m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $104K – $155K one-way — about $32,484 per seat.
6,432 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 01m
Flight time (turboprop)
28h vs 17.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,879 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1191 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 01m | $104K – $155K | $163K – $218K | $169K – $230K | $32,484 | 3,879 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 11m | $100K – $143K | $157K – $202K | $163K – $215K | $30,429 | 4,246 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 37m | $118K – $171K | $184K – $241K | $192K – $258K | $36,093 | 6,680 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 10m | $143K – $209K | $224K – $294K | $233K – $315K | $44,117 | 9,447 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 47m | $163K – $239K | $255K – $335K | $265K – $360K | $50,322 | 10,573 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 44m | $191K – $299K | $298K – $417K | $310K – $449K | $61,350 | 12,339 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 11m | $233K – $363K | $363K – $507K | $378K – $546K | $74,581 | 16,280 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 02m | $374K – $681K | $584K – $950K | $605K – $1,015K | $131,881 | 32,369 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 Philadelphia–Shanghai non-stop
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 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) | 28 h | 3,879 kg | $32,484 |
| Airline, economy | 17.6 h | 1191 kg | Typically $1,429–$3,574 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.1 h | 4765 kg | Typically $5,956–$14,294 |
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.