Private jet cost
Shanghai → Grand Cayman
A private flight from Shanghai to Grand Cayman covers 7,505 nautical miles (13,900 km) and takes about 31h 36m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $122K – $182K one-way — about $37,952 per seat.
7,505 nm
Great-circle distance
31h 36m
Flight time (turboprop)
32.6h vs 19.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,537 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1390 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 | 6 fuel stops | 31h 36m | $122K – $182K | $191K – $254K | $197K – $267K | $37,952 | 4,537 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 26h 35m | $120K – $172K | $189K – $243K | $196K – $256K | $36,568 | 5,088 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 21h 10m | $133K – $193K | $207K – $271K | $215K – $288K | $40,742 | 7,597 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 36m | $163K – $238K | $254K – $333K | $263K – $354K | $50,034 | 10,790 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 18h 07m | $186K – $273K | $290K – $381K | $300K – $406K | $57,396 | 12,136 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 46m | $232K – $362K | $362K – $506K | $375K – $538K | $74,333 | 14,879 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 22m | $267K – $417K | $416K – $581K | $431K – $620K | $85,604 | 18,796 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 22m | $429K – $782K | $668K – $1,090K | $689K – $1,155K | $151,398 | 37,394 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–Grand Cayman 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
Grand Cayman: where you’d land
- Owen Roberts International Airport MWCR
Airport with private terminal · 6,596 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 32.6 h | 4,537 kg | $37,952 |
| Airline, economy | 19.9 h | 1390 kg | Typically $1,668–$4,170 |
| Airline, first / business | 19.4 h | 5560 kg | Typically $6,950–$16,680 |
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.