Private jet cost
Shanghai → Brisbane
A private flight from Shanghai to Brisbane covers 3,960 nautical miles (7,334 km) and takes about 8h 23m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $138K – $216K one-way — about $44,302 per seat.
3,960 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 23m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.4h vs 12.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,626 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 733 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 | 16h 42m | $65,091 – $96,680 | $102K – $136K | $108K – $148K | $20,221 | 2,396 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 00m | $64,084 – $91,495 | $101K – $129K | $107K – $143K | $19,447 | 2,680 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 14m | $71,358 – $104K | $112K – $146K | $119K – $163K | $21,911 | 4,030 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 03m | $83,951 – $123K | $131K – $172K | $140K – $193K | $25,857 | 5,530 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 40m | $101K – $148K | $158K – $207K | $168K – $232K | $31,134 | 6,470 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 29m | $126K – $196K | $198K – $275K | $210K – $307K | $40,362 | 7,935 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 23m | $138K – $216K | $215K – $301K | $230K – $340K | $44,302 | 9,626 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 8h 55m | $222K – $405K | $346K – $565K | $367K – $630K | $78,422 | 19,183 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–Brisbane 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
Brisbane: where you’d land
- Archerfield Airport YBAF
Business-aviation airport · 4,859 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Brisbane Airport YBBN
Major hub · 11,680 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 9.4 h | 9,626 kg | $44,302 |
| Airline, economy | 12.3 h | 733 kg | Typically $880–$2,200 |
| Airline, first / business | 11.8 h | 2934 kg | Typically $3,667–$8,801 |
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.