Shanghai → Punta del Este
A private flight from Shanghai to Punta del Este covers 10,523 nautical miles (19,489 km) and takes about 44h 38m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $172K – $256K one-way — about $53,529 per seat.
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 | 9 fuel stops | 44h 38m | $172K – $256K | $269K – $359K | $275K – $371K | $53,529 | 6,407 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 11 fuel stops | 37h 00m | $167K – $238K | $262K – $336K | $268K – $350K | $50,652 | 7,080 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 6 fuel stops | 29h 51m | $186K – $272K | $292K – $382K | $299K – $399K | $57,289 | 10,715 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 4 fuel stops | 27h 13m | $224K – $328K | $349K – $459K | $358K – $480K | $68,986 | 14,977 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 25h 26m | $260K – $382K | $404K – $533K | $415K – $558K | $80,182 | 17,034 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 24h 11m | $312K – $488K | $484K – $680K | $497K – $712K | $99,958 | 20,256 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 22h 32m | $364K – $569K | $563K – $791K | $578K – $830K | $116,593 | 25,869 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 2 fuel stops | 24h 41m | $609K – $1,109K | $950K – $1,547K | $971K – $1,612K | $214,785 | 53,136 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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No business jet flies this non-stop with 4 passengers
At 10,523 nm this is beyond even ultra-long-range jets; expect one or more fuel stops of about 45 minutes each.
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
Punta del Este: where you’d land
- Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International Airport (Laguna del Sauce) SULS
Airport with private terminal · 6,890 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 (turboprop) | 45.6 h | 6,407 kg | $53,529 |
| Airline, economy | 26.3 h | 1949 kg | Typically $2,339–$5,847 |
| Airline, first / business | 25.8 h | 7796 kg | Typically $9,745–$23,387 |
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.