Private jet cost
Phuket → Shanghai
A private flight from Phuket to Shanghai covers 1,892 nautical miles (3,505 km) and takes about 4h 36m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $39,448 – $57,693 one-way — about $12,143 per seat.
1,892 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 36m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.6h vs 7.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,532 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 350 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 | 1 fuel stop | 7h 49m | $30,952 – $45,929 | $48,450 – $64,467 | $54,250 – $77,067 | $9,610 | 1,121 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 6h 55m | $32,598 – $46,329 | $51,535 – $65,764 | $57,735 – $79,164 | $9,866 | 1,323 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 33m | $36,672 – $53,076 | $57,803 – $75,071 | $65,303 – $92,071 | $11,219 | 1,994 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 36m | $39,448 – $57,693 | $61,613 – $80,817 | $70,613 – $102K | $12,143 | 2,532 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 25m | $47,487 – $69,404 | $74,211 – $97,282 | $84,711 – $122K | $14,611 | 2,957 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $59,403 – $92,107 | $93,004 – $129K | $106K – $161K | $18,939 | 3,623 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 10m | $72,550 – $112K | $114K – $157K | $129K – $196K | $23,072 | 4,780 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 25m | $117K – $210K | $184K – $295K | $205K – $360K | $40,835 | 9,505 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 Phuket–Shanghai non-stop
Phuket: where you’d land
- Phuket International Airport VTSP
Major hub · 9,843 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 (midsize jet) | 5.6 h | 2,532 kg | $12,143 |
| Airline, economy | 7.9 h | 350 kg | Typically $421–$1,051 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.4 h | 1402 kg | Typically $1,752–$4,206 |
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.