Private jet cost
Shanghai → Atlanta
A private flight from Shanghai to Atlanta covers 6,639 nautical miles (12,295 km) and takes about 28h 31m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $111K – $164K one-way — about $34,413 per seat.
6,639 nm
Great-circle distance
28h 31m
Flight time (turboprop)
29.5h vs 18h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,093 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1230 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 | 6 fuel stops | 28h 31m | $111K – $164K | $173K – $231K | $179K – $243K | $34,413 | 4,093 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 30m | $107K – $152K | $168K – $215K | $174K – $228K | $32,357 | 4,497 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 06m | $120K – $175K | $189K – $247K | $196K – $264K | $36,990 | 6,857 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 38m | $147K – $215K | $230K – $301K | $239K – $322K | $45,258 | 9,706 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 14m | $168K – $246K | $261K – $344K | $272K – $369K | $51,686 | 10,874 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 11m | $197K – $308K | $306K – $429K | $319K – $461K | $63,108 | 12,708 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 36m | $240K – $374K | $373K – $521K | $388K – $560K | $76,707 | 16,765 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 29m | $385K – $700K | $601K – $977K | $622K – $1,042K | $135,645 | 33,338 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–Atlanta 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
Atlanta: where you’d land
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport KPDK
Business-aviation airport · 6,001 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Fulton County Airport (Charlie Brown Field) KFTY
Business-aviation airport · 5,796 ft runway · 20 min to centre · 24h - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport KATL
Major hub · 12,390 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 (turboprop) | 29.5 h | 4,093 kg | $34,413 |
| Airline, economy | 18 h | 1230 kg | Typically $1,475–$3,689 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.5 h | 4918 kg | Typically $6,148–$14,754 |
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.