Private jet cost
Shanghai → Scottsdale
A private flight from Shanghai to Scottsdale covers 5,885 nautical miles (10,898 km) and takes about 25h 04m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $97,370 – $145K one-way — about $30,249 per seat.
5,885 nm
Great-circle distance
25h 04m
Flight time (turboprop)
26.1h vs 16.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,598 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1090 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 | 25h 04m | $97,370 – $145K | $152K – $203K | $158K – $215K | $30,249 | 3,598 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 20h 42m | $93,962 – $134K | $148K – $190K | $154K – $203K | $28,534 | 3,963 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 16h 34m | $104K – $152K | $163K – $213K | $170K – $230K | $31,984 | 5,943 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 10m | $126K – $184K | $196K – $258K | $205K – $279K | $38,782 | 8,350 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 14h 36m | $152K – $222K | $237K – $311K | $247K – $336K | $46,715 | 9,776 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 34m | $177K – $277K | $276K – $386K | $288K – $418K | $56,703 | 11,364 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 04m | $216K – $336K | $336K – $469K | $351K – $508K | $68,961 | 14,997 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 13h 51m | $347K – $629K | $542K – $879K | $563K – $944K | $121,931 | 29,807 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–Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale: where you’d land
- Scottsdale Airport KSDL
Business-aviation airport · 8,249 ft runway · 10 min to centre · customs · 24h - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport KPHX
Major hub · 11,489 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 26.1 h | 3,598 kg | $30,249 |
| Airline, economy | 16.4 h | 1090 kg | Typically $1,308–$3,269 |
| Airline, first / business | 15.9 h | 4359 kg | Typically $5,449–$13,078 |
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.