Private jet cost
Riyadh → Chengdu
A private flight from Riyadh to Chengdu covers 3,028 nautical miles (5,608 km) and takes about 6h 45m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $89,248 – $139K one-way — about $28,583 per seat.
3,028 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 45m
Flight time (large jet)
7.7h vs 10.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,647 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 561 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 | 2 fuel stops | 12h 37m | $49,348 – $73,313 | $77,166 – $103K | $82,966 – $115K | $15,333 | 1,811 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 10h 44m | $49,488 – $70,592 | $77,981 – $99,851 | $84,181 – $113K | $15,010 | 2,055 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 16m | $52,492 – $76,604 | $82,142 – $108K | $89,642 – $125K | $16,137 | 2,964 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 56m | $67,433 – $98,337 | $106K – $138K | $115K – $159K | $20,721 | 4,365 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 38m | $81,374 – $119K | $127K – $167K | $138K – $192K | $24,995 | 5,114 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 45m | $89,248 – $139K | $139K – $194K | $151K – $226K | $28,583 | 5,647 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 29m | $109K – $169K | $169K – $236K | $184K – $275K | $34,735 | 7,442 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 53m | $175K – $317K | $273K – $443K | $294K – $508K | $61,484 | 14,821 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 Riyadh–Chengdu non-stop
Riyadh: where you’d land
- King Khalid International Airport OERK
Major hub · 13,796 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Chengdu: where you’d land
- Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport ZUUU
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chengdu Tianfu International Airport ZUTF
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (large jet) | 7.7 h | 5,647 kg | $28,583 |
| Airline, economy | 10.3 h | 561 kg | Typically $673–$1,683 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.8 h | 2243 kg | Typically $2,804–$6,730 |
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.