Private jet cost
Shanghai → Lagos
A private flight from Shanghai to Lagos covers 6,596 nautical miles (12,217 km) and takes about 27h 37m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $107K – $159K one-way — about $33,156 per seat.
6,596 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 37m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.6h vs 17.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,963 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1222 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 | 5 fuel stops | 27h 37m | $107K – $159K | $167K – $222K | $172K – $235K | $33,156 | 3,963 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 23m | $106K – $152K | $167K – $214K | $173K – $227K | $32,210 | 4,475 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 00m | $120K – $175K | $188K – $245K | $195K – $262K | $36,806 | 6,821 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 33m | $146K – $214K | $229K – $300K | $238K – $321K | $45,024 | 9,653 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 08m | $167K – $244K | $260K – $342K | $271K – $367K | $51,406 | 10,812 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 05m | $196K – $306K | $304K – $427K | $317K – $459K | $62,747 | 12,632 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 31m | $239K – $372K | $371K – $518K | $386K – $557K | $76,270 | 16,666 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 23m | $383K – $696K | $597K – $971K | $618K – $1,036K | $134,872 | 33,139 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–Lagos 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
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 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 (turboprop) | 28.6 h | 3,963 kg | $33,156 |
| Airline, economy | 17.9 h | 1222 kg | Typically $1,466–$3,665 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.4 h | 4887 kg | Typically $6,108–$14,660 |
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.