Private jet cost
Shanghai → Vancouver
A private flight from Shanghai to Vancouver covers 4,880 nautical miles (9,038 km) and takes about 10h 16m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $168K – $262K one-way — about $53,749 per seat.
4,880 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 16m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.3h vs 14.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,782 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 904 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 44m | $80,682 – $120K | $126K – $168K | $132K – $181K | $25,063 | 2,976 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 14m | $78,548 – $112K | $124K – $158K | $130K – $172K | $23,844 | 3,300 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 10m | $90,061 – $131K | $141K – $184K | $149K – $201K | $27,634 | 5,085 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 53m | $108K – $158K | $169K – $221K | $178K – $242K | $33,246 | 7,094 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 40m | $121K – $177K | $188K – $247K | $198K – $272K | $37,198 | 7,810 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 26m | $151K – $235K | $235K – $328K | $248K – $360K | $48,174 | 9,574 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 16m | $168K – $262K | $260K – $365K | $275K – $404K | $53,749 | 11,782 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 55m | $269K – $492K | $418K – $685K | $439K – $750K | $95,149 | 23,490 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–Vancouver 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
Vancouver: where you’d land
- Abbotsford International Airport CYXX
Airport with private terminal · 9,600 ft runway · 60 min to centre · customs · 24h - Vancouver International Airport CYVR
Major hub · 11,500 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 11.3 h | 11,782 kg | $53,749 |
| Airline, economy | 14.3 h | 904 kg | Typically $1,085–$2,711 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.8 h | 3615 kg | Typically $4,519–$10,846 |
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.