Private jet cost
Shanghai → Austin
A private flight from Shanghai to Austin covers 6,502 nautical miles (12,042 km) and takes about 27h 16m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $105K – $157K one-way — about $32,772 per seat.
6,502 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 16m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.3h vs 17.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,915 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1204 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 | 5 fuel stops | 27h 16m | $105K – $157K | $165K – $220K | $170K – $232K | $32,772 | 3,915 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 22m | $101K – $144K | $158K – $204K | $165K – $217K | $30,673 | 4,282 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 47m | $119K – $173K | $186K – $243K | $193K – $260K | $36,398 | 6,740 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 20m | $145K – $211K | $226K – $296K | $235K – $317K | $44,506 | 9,535 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 56m | $165K – $241K | $257K – $338K | $268K – $363K | $50,786 | 10,675 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 53m | $193K – $302K | $301K – $421K | $313K – $453K | $61,948 | 12,464 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 19m | $236K – $367K | $366K – $512K | $381K – $551K | $75,305 | 16,445 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 11m | $378K – $687K | $590K – $959K | $611K – $1,024K | $133,163 | 32,699 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–Austin 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
Austin: where you’d land
- Austin Executive Airport KEDC
Business-aviation airport · 6,025 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport KAUS
Major hub · 12,250 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 28.3 h | 3,915 kg | $32,772 |
| Airline, economy | 17.7 h | 1204 kg | Typically $1,445–$3,613 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.2 h | 4817 kg | Typically $6,021–$14,451 |
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.