Private jet cost
Shenzhen → Houston
A private flight from Shenzhen to Houston covers 7,247 nautical miles (13,421 km) and takes about 30h 41m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $119K – $176K one-way — about $36,895 per seat.
7,247 nm
Great-circle distance
30h 41m
Flight time (turboprop)
31.7h vs 19.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,404 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1342 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 | 30h 41m | $119K – $176K | $186K – $247K | $191K – $260K | $36,895 | 4,404 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 25h 08m | $113K – $162K | $178K – $229K | $184K – $242K | $34,461 | 4,811 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 20h 33m | $129K – $188K | $202K – $264K | $209K – $281K | $39,621 | 7,376 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 01m | $158K – $231K | $247K – $324K | $256K – $345K | $48,608 | 10,466 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 33m | $181K – $265K | $281K – $370K | $292K – $395K | $55,691 | 11,759 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 13m | $226K – $351K | $352K – $491K | $364K – $523K | $72,136 | 14,418 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 50m | $259K – $404K | $403K – $563K | $418K – $602K | $82,947 | 18,190 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 48m | $416K – $758K | $648K – $1,056K | $669K – $1,121K | $146,693 | 36,182 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–Houston 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
Houston: where you’d land
- Sugar Land Regional Airport KSGR
Business-aviation airport · 8,000 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h - William P. Hobby Airport KHOU
Airport with private terminal · 7,602 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - George Bush Intercontinental Airport KIAH
Major hub · 12,001 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 31.7 h | 4,404 kg | $36,895 |
| Airline, economy | 19.3 h | 1342 kg | Typically $1,610–$4,026 |
| Airline, first / business | 18.8 h | 5368 kg | Typically $6,710–$16,105 |
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.