Private jet cost
Shanghai → Dubai
A private flight from Shanghai to Dubai covers 3,458 nautical miles (6,404 km) and takes about 7h 39m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $101K – $157K one-way — about $32,232 per seat.
3,458 nm
Great-circle distance
7h 39m
Flight time (large jet)
8.7h vs 11.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
6,412 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 640 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 | 14h 54m | $58,565 – $86,803 | $91,762 – $122K | $97,562 – $135K | $18,171 | 2,139 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 54m | $54,320 – $77,666 | $85,415 – $110K | $91,615 – $123K | $16,498 | 2,277 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 10h 02m | $64,366 – $93,532 | $101K – $132K | $109K – $149K | $19,737 | 3,601 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 55m | $75,052 – $110K | $117K – $154K | $126K – $175K | $23,090 | 4,903 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 34m | $90,484 – $132K | $142K – $185K | $152K – $210K | $27,827 | 5,739 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 7h 39m | $101K – $157K | $156K – $219K | $169K – $251K | $32,232 | 6,412 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 7h 21m | $122K – $191K | $190K – $266K | $205K – $305K | $39,148 | 8,449 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 49m | $197K – $358K | $307K – $499K | $328K – $564K | $69,297 | 16,833 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–Dubai 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
Dubai: where you’d land
- Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) OMDW
Airport with private terminal · 14,764 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Dubai International Airport OMDB
Major hub · 13,123 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 (large jet) | 8.7 h | 6,412 kg | $32,232 |
| Airline, economy | 11.3 h | 640 kg | Typically $769–$1,921 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.8 h | 2562 kg | Typically $3,202–$7,685 |
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.