Private jet cost
Sanya → Chengdu
A private flight from Sanya to Chengdu covers 795 nautical miles (1,472 km) and takes about 2h 27m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $12,019 – $17,131 one-way — about $3,644 per seat.
795 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 27m
Flight time (very light jet)
3.4h vs 5.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
469 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 147 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 | Non-stop | 3h 08m | $13,056 – $19,301 | $20,501 – $27,180 | $26,301 – $39,780 | $4,045 | 451 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 27m | $12,019 – $17,131 | $18,952 – $24,250 | $25,152 – $37,650 | $3,644 | 469 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 12m | $15,499 – $22,319 | $24,537 – $31,716 | $32,037 – $48,716 | $4,727 | 787 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 06m | $19,994 – $28,761 | $31,683 – $40,911 | $40,683 – $61,911 | $6,094 | 1,159 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $24,227 – $34,812 | $38,426 – $49,568 | $48,926 – $74,568 | $7,380 | 1,359 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 59m | $30,566 – $46,401 | $48,641 – $66,173 | $61,141 – $98,173 | $9,621 | 1,668 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 55m | $37,612 – $56,821 | $59,941 – $81,167 | $74,941 – $120K | $11,804 | 2,208 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 02m | $61,144 – $106K | $98,222 – $152K | $119K – $217K | $20,885 | 4,368 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 Sanya–Chengdu non-stop
Sanya: where you’d land
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport ZJSY
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 20 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 (very light jet) | 3.4 h | 469 kg | $3,644 |
| Airline, economy | 5.6 h | 147 kg | Typically $177–$442 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.1 h | 589 kg | Typically $736–$1,767 |
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.