Private jet cost
Shanghai → Reykjavik
A private flight from Shanghai to Reykjavik covers 4,827 nautical miles (8,939 km) and takes about 10h 09m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $166K – $260K one-way — about $53,200 per seat.
4,827 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 09m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.2h vs 14.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,657 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 894 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 | 20h 32m | $79,986 – $119K | $125K – $167K | $131K – $179K | $24,844 | 2,948 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 06m | $77,947 – $111K | $123K – $157K | $129K – $171K | $23,659 | 3,272 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 03m | $89,315 – $130K | $140K – $183K | $148K – $200K | $27,403 | 5,039 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 46m | $107K – $156K | $168K – $220K | $177K – $241K | $32,951 | 7,027 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 33m | $119K – $175K | $186K – $245K | $197K – $270K | $36,845 | 7,732 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 19m | $149K – $232K | $233K – $325K | $245K – $357K | $47,720 | 9,479 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 09m | $166K – $260K | $257K – $361K | $272K – $400K | $53,200 | 11,657 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 48m | $266K – $487K | $414K – $678K | $435K – $743K | $94,176 | 23,239 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–Reykjavik 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
Reykjavik: where you’d land
- Reykjavík Airport BIRK
Business-aviation airport · 5,141 ft runway · 5 min to centre · customs - Keflavík International Airport BIKF
Major hub · 10,020 ft runway · 45 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) | 11.2 h | 11,657 kg | $53,200 |
| Airline, economy | 14.2 h | 894 kg | Typically $1,073–$2,682 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.7 h | 3576 kg | Typically $4,469–$10,727 |
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.