Private jet cost
Shanghai → Nice
A private flight from Shanghai to Nice covers 5,043 nautical miles (9,339 km) and takes about 10h 35m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $173K – $270K one-way — about $55,417 per seat.
5,043 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 35m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.6h vs 14.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,163 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 934 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 | 4 fuel stops | 21h 19m | $82,794 – $123K | $129K – $172K | $135K – $185K | $25,726 | 3,059 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 41m | $80,375 – $115K | $126K – $162K | $133K – $176K | $24,407 | 3,384 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 33m | $92,324 – $134K | $145K – $189K | $152K – $206K | $28,338 | 5,224 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 16m | $111K – $162K | $174K – $227K | $183K – $248K | $34,142 | 7,297 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 01m | $124K – $182K | $193K – $254K | $204K – $279K | $38,268 | 8,047 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 47m | $155K – $241K | $242K – $337K | $254K – $369K | $49,554 | 9,863 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 35m | $173K – $270K | $268K – $376K | $283K – $415K | $55,417 | 12,163 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 12h 01m | $304K – $549K | $476K – $769K | $497K – $834K | $106,624 | 25,865 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–Nice 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
Nice: where you’d land
- La Môle–Saint-Tropez Airport LFTZ
Business-aviation airport · 3,871 ft runway · 110 min to centre · customs - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport LFMN
Airport with private terminal · 9,711 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.6 h | 12,163 kg | $55,417 |
| Airline, economy | 14.6 h | 934 kg | Typically $1,121–$2,802 |
| Airline, first / business | 14.1 h | 3736 kg | Typically $4,669–$11,207 |
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.