Private jet cost
Shanghai → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Shanghai to Malé (Maldives) covers 3,143 nautical miles (5,822 km) and takes about 6h 59m in a large jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $92,273 – $144K one-way — about $29,560 per seat.
3,143 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 59m
Flight time (large jet)
8h vs 10.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,852 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 582 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 | 2 fuel stops | 13h 02m | $50,844 – $75,578 | $79,468 – $106K | $85,268 – $119K | $15,803 | 1,870 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 3 fuel stops | 11h 03m | $50,782 – $72,486 | $79,973 – $102K | $86,173 – $116K | $15,409 | 2,114 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 17m | $59,983 – $87,014 | $94,359 – $123K | $102K – $140K | $18,375 | 3,332 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 12m | $69,474 – $101K | $109K – $142K | $118K – $163K | $21,356 | 4,509 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 53m | $83,814 – $122K | $131K – $172K | $142K – $197K | $25,753 | 5,281 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 59m | $92,273 – $144K | $144K – $201K | $156K – $233K | $29,560 | 5,852 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 6h 43m | $112K – $175K | $175K – $244K | $190K – $283K | $35,917 | 7,712 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 7h 08m | $181K – $328K | $282K – $458K | $303K – $523K | $63,576 | 15,360 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–Malé (Maldives) 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
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 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 h | 5,852 kg | $29,560 |
| Airline, economy | 10.6 h | 582 kg | Typically $699–$1,746 |
| Airline, first / business | 10.1 h | 2329 kg | Typically $2,911–$6,986 |
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.