Private jet cost
Shenzhen → Chicago
A private flight from Shenzhen to Chicago covers 6,757 nautical miles (12,515 km) and takes about 28h 56m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $112K – $167K one-way — about $34,897 per seat.
6,757 nm
Great-circle distance
28h 56m
Flight time (turboprop)
29.9h vs 18.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,153 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1251 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 | 6 fuel stops | 28h 56m | $112K – $167K | $176K – $234K | $182K – $247K | $34,897 | 4,153 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 49m | $108K – $154K | $170K – $218K | $176K – $231K | $32,767 | 4,558 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 23m | $122K – $178K | $191K – $250K | $199K – $267K | $37,503 | 6,958 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 54m | $149K – $218K | $233K – $306K | $242K – $327K | $45,912 | 9,854 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 29m | $170K – $250K | $265K – $349K | $276K – $374K | $52,467 | 11,047 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 26m | $200K – $313K | $311K – $436K | $323K – $468K | $64,114 | 12,919 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 50m | $244K – $380K | $379K – $529K | $394K – $568K | $77,924 | 17,043 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 44m | $391K – $711K | $610K – $992K | $631K – $1,057K | $137,800 | 33,892 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 Shenzhen–Chicago non-stop
Shenzhen: where you’d land
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport ZGSZ
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Chicago: where you’d land
- Chicago Executive Airport KPWK
Business-aviation airport · 5,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago Midway International Airport KMDW
Airport with private terminal · 6,522 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h - Chicago O'Hare International Airport KORD
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 29.9 h | 4,153 kg | $34,897 |
| Airline, economy | 18.3 h | 1251 kg | Typically $1,502–$3,754 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.8 h | 5006 kg | Typically $6,257–$15,018 |
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.