Private jet cost
Shanghai → Cairo
A private flight from Shanghai to Cairo covers 4,496 nautical miles (8,326 km) and takes about 9h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $155K – $243K one-way — about $49,803 per seat.
4,496 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.5h vs 13.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,881 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 833 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 | 19h 21m | $75,685 – $112K | $119K – $158K | $124K – $170K | $23,493 | 2,779 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 27m | $70,107 – $100K | $110K – $141K | $116K – $155K | $21,303 | 2,957 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 30m | $78,820 – $115K | $123K – $161K | $131K – $178K | $24,231 | 4,487 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 01m | $101K – $148K | $159K – $207K | $168K – $228K | $31,128 | 6,613 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 49m | $112K – $165K | $175K – $230K | $186K – $255K | $34,665 | 7,251 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 37m | $141K – $219K | $219K – $306K | $232K – $338K | $44,911 | 8,889 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 29m | $155K – $243K | $241K – $338K | $256K – $377K | $49,803 | 10,881 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 04m | $249K – $456K | $388K – $634K | $409K – $699K | $88,162 | 21,691 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–Cairo 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
Cairo: where you’d land
- Sphinx International Airport HESX
Airport with private terminal · 11,975 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs - Cairo International Airport HECA
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 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) | 10.5 h | 10,881 kg | $49,803 |
| Airline, economy | 13.5 h | 833 kg | Typically $999–$2,498 |
| Airline, first / business | 13 h | 3330 kg | Typically $4,163–$9,991 |
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.