Private jet cost
Shanghai → New York
A private flight from Shanghai to New York covers 6,398 nautical miles (11,849 km) and takes about 26h 54m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $104K – $155K one-way — about $32,344 per seat.
6,398 nm
Great-circle distance
26h 54m
Flight time (turboprop)
27.9h vs 17.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,861 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1185 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 | 26h 54m | $104K – $155K | $163K – $217K | $168K – $229K | $32,344 | 3,861 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 05m | $99,731 – $143K | $157K – $201K | $163K – $215K | $30,310 | 4,228 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 32m | $117K – $170K | $184K – $240K | $191K – $257K | $35,945 | 6,651 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 05m | $143K – $209K | $223K – $293K | $232K – $314K | $43,929 | 9,404 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 42m | $163K – $238K | $254K – $333K | $264K – $358K | $50,096 | 10,523 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 40m | $191K – $298K | $296K – $415K | $309K – $447K | $61,059 | 12,278 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 06m | $232K – $362K | $361K – $504K | $376K – $543K | $74,230 | 16,200 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 57m | $373K – $677K | $582K – $945K | $603K – $1,010K | $131,259 | 32,208 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–New York 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
New York: where you’d land
- Teterboro Airport KTEB
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - Morristown Municipal Airport KMMU
Business-aviation airport · 5,999 ft runway · 55 min to centre · customs · 24h - Newark Liberty International Airport KEWR
Major hub · 11,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 27.9 h | 3,861 kg | $32,344 |
| Airline, economy | 17.5 h | 1185 kg | Typically $1,422–$3,555 |
| Airline, first / business | 17 h | 4739 kg | Typically $5,924–$14,218 |
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.