Private jet cost
Shenzhen → Melbourne
A private flight from Shenzhen to Melbourne covers 4,027 nautical miles (7,458 km) and takes about 8h 31m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $141K – $219K one-way — about $44,991 per seat.
4,027 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 31m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.5h vs 12.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
9,783 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 746 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 | 3 fuel stops | 16h 56m | $65,963 – $98,001 | $103K – $137K | $109K – $150K | $20,496 | 2,431 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 11m | $64,838 – $92,600 | $102K – $131K | $108K – $144K | $19,680 | 2,715 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 23m | $72,292 – $105K | $113K – $148K | $121K – $165K | $22,201 | 4,087 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 12m | $85,140 – $125K | $133K – $174K | $142K – $195K | $26,226 | 5,614 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 48m | $103K – $150K | $160K – $210K | $171K – $235K | $31,577 | 6,568 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 37m | $128K – $199K | $201K – $279K | $213K – $311K | $40,932 | 8,054 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 31m | $141K – $219K | $218K – $305K | $233K – $344K | $44,991 | 9,783 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 03m | $226K – $412K | $351K – $573K | $372K – $638K | $79,642 | 19,497 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–Melbourne 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
Melbourne: where you’d land
- Essendon Fields Airport YMEN
Business-aviation airport · 6,302 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) YMML
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 30 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) | 9.5 h | 9,783 kg | $44,991 |
| Airline, economy | 12.5 h | 746 kg | Typically $895–$2,237 |
| Airline, first / business | 12 h | 2983 kg | Typically $3,729–$8,950 |
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.