Private jet cost
Seychelles (Mahé) → Shanghai
A private flight from Seychelles (Mahé) to Shanghai covers 4,330 nautical miles (8,019 km) and takes about 9h 08m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $150K – $235K one-way — about $48,102 per seat.
4,330 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 08m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.1h vs 13.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,493 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 802 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 | 3 fuel stops | 18h 01m | $69,902 – $104K | $109K – $146K | $115K – $158K | $21,733 | 2,586 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 00m | $68,245 – $97,587 | $107K – $138K | $113K – $151K | $20,729 | 2,872 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 07m | $76,512 – $112K | $120K – $157K | $127K – $174K | $23,513 | 4,346 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 38m | $98,361 – $143K | $154K – $201K | $163K – $222K | $30,215 | 6,406 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 28m | $109K – $160K | $170K – $223K | $180K – $248K | $33,573 | 7,009 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 16m | $136K – $212K | $213K – $297K | $225K – $329K | $43,504 | 8,594 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 08m | $150K – $235K | $233K – $326K | $248K – $365K | $48,102 | 10,493 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 43m | $241K – $440K | $375K – $613K | $396K – $678K | $85,150 | 20,915 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 Seychelles (Mahé)–Shanghai non-stop
Seychelles (Mahé): where you’d land
- Seychelles International Airport FSIA
Major hub · 9,800 ft runway · 20 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.1 h | 10,493 kg | $48,102 |
| Airline, economy | 13.1 h | 802 kg | Typically $962–$2,406 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.6 h | 3208 kg | Typically $4,010–$9,623 |
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.