Private jet cost
Seoul → Chengdu
A private flight from Seoul to Chengdu covers 1,207 nautical miles (2,235 km) and takes about 3h 10m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $21,236 – $30,852 one-way — about $6,511 per seat.
1,207 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 10m
Flight time (light jet)
4.2h vs 6.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,139 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 224 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 | 5h 22m | $22,041 – $32,439 | $34,739 – $45,861 | $40,539 – $58,461 | $6,810 | 770 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 19m | $20,770 – $29,479 | $32,877 – $41,902 | $39,077 – $55,302 | $6,281 | 825 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 10m | $21,236 – $30,852 | $33,364 – $43,485 | $40,864 – $60,485 | $6,511 | 1,139 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 3h 03m | $27,296 – $39,620 | $42,917 – $55,890 | $51,917 – $76,890 | $8,365 | 1,675 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 55m | $32,958 – $47,796 | $51,858 – $67,477 | $62,358 – $92,477 | $10,094 | 1,959 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 52m | $41,390 – $63,557 | $65,293 – $89,837 | $77,793 – $122K | $13,118 | 2,402 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 46m | $50,726 – $77,543 | $80,117 – $110K | $95,117 – $149K | $16,034 | 3,173 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 55m | $82,098 – $145K | $130K – $205K | $151K – $270K | $28,373 | 6,296 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 Seoul–Chengdu non-stop
Seoul: where you’d land
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport RKSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,811 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Incheon International Airport RKSI
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 60 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 (light jet) | 4.2 h | 1,139 kg | $6,511 |
| Airline, economy | 6.5 h | 224 kg | Typically $268–$671 |
| Airline, first / business | 6 h | 894 kg | Typically $1,118–$2,682 |
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.