Private jet cost
Sanya → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Sanya to Malé (Maldives) covers 2,270 nautical miles (4,203 km) and takes about 5h 14m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $55,479 – $81,290 one-way — about $17,096 per seat.
2,270 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 14m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.2h vs 8.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,506 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 420 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 | 9h 54m | $39,484 – $58,381 | $61,991 – $82,202 | $67,791 – $94,802 | $12,233 | 1,422 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 56m | $36,837 – $52,535 | $58,057 – $74,325 | $64,257 – $87,725 | $11,172 | 1,519 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 27m | $41,924 – $60,887 | $65,883 – $85,844 | $73,383 – $103K | $12,851 | 2,316 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 12m | $53,983 – $78,333 | $84,896 – $111K | $93,896 – $132K | $16,540 | 3,416 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 14m | $55,479 – $81,290 | $86,507 – $114K | $97,007 – $139K | $17,096 | 3,506 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 08m | $69,311 – $108K | $108K – $151K | $121K – $183K | $22,140 | 4,295 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $84,555 – $131K | $132K – $183K | $147K – $222K | $26,944 | 5,664 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 14m | $136K – $245K | $214K – $344K | $235K – $409K | $47,690 | 11,270 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–Malé (Maldives) non-stop
Sanya: where you’d land
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport ZJSY
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 6.2 h | 3,506 kg | $17,096 |
| Airline, economy | 8.7 h | 420 kg | Typically $504–$1,261 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.2 h | 1681 kg | Typically $2,102–$5,044 |
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.