Private jet cost
Shanghai → Bahrain
A private flight from Shanghai to Bahrain covers 3,671 nautical miles (6,799 km) and takes about 7h 47m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $129K – $201K one-way — about $41,333 per seat.
3,671 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 47m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
8.8h vs 11.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
8,948 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 680 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 | 15h 40m | $61,332 – $90,991 | $96,018 – $128K | $102K – $140K | $19,040 | 2,248 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 12h 28m | $56,713 – $81,169 | $89,097 – $114K | $95,297 – $128K | $17,235 | 2,387 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 32m | $67,330 – $97,940 | $106K – $138K | $113K – $155K | $20,659 | 3,783 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 24m | $78,825 – $115K | $123K – $161K | $132K – $182K | $24,263 | 5,169 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 02m | $94,995 – $139K | $148K – $195K | $159K – $220K | $29,229 | 6,049 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 52m | $119K – $184K | $186K – $259K | $199K – $291K | $37,907 | 7,419 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 47m | $129K – $201K | $201K – $281K | $216K – $320K | $41,333 | 8,948 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 17m | $207K – $378K | $323K – $527K | $344K – $592K | $73,166 | 17,829 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–Bahrain 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
Bahrain: where you’d land
- Bahrain International Airport OBBI
Major hub · 13,005 ft runway · 15 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) | 8.8 h | 8,948 kg | $41,333 |
| Airline, economy | 11.7 h | 680 kg | Typically $816–$2,040 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.2 h | 2719 kg | Typically $3,399–$8,158 |
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.