Private jet cost
Shanghai → Amsterdam
A private flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam covers 4,795 nautical miles (8,881 km) and takes about 10h 05m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $165K – $258K one-way — about $52,878 per seat.
4,795 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 05m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.1h vs 14.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,583 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 888 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 | 4 fuel stops | 20h 26m | $79,578 – $118K | $125K – $166K | $130K – $178K | $24,716 | 2,932 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 01m | $77,594 – $111K | $122K – $157K | $128K – $170K | $23,551 | 3,256 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 13h 58m | $88,879 – $129K | $140K – $182K | $147K – $199K | $27,267 | 5,013 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 42m | $107K – $156K | $167K – $218K | $176K – $239K | $32,778 | 6,988 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 28m | $119K – $174K | $185K – $243K | $196K – $268K | $36,638 | 7,687 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 15m | $148K – $231K | $232K – $323K | $244K – $355K | $47,453 | 9,423 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 05m | $165K – $258K | $256K – $359K | $271K – $398K | $52,878 | 11,583 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 43m | $265K – $484K | $411K – $673K | $432K – $738K | $93,606 | 23,092 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 Shanghai–Amsterdam non-stop
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
Amsterdam: where you’d land
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport EHRD
Airport with private terminal · 7,218 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol EHAM
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 25 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) | 11.1 h | 11,583 kg | $52,878 |
| Airline, economy | 14.1 h | 888 kg | Typically $1,066–$2,664 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.6 h | 3552 kg | Typically $4,440–$10,657 |
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.