Private jet cost
Shenzhen → Philadelphia
A private flight from Shenzhen to Philadelphia covers 7,009 nautical miles (12,981 km) and takes about 29h 50m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $116K – $172K one-way — about $35,926 per seat.
7,009 nm
Great-circle distance
29h 50m
Flight time (turboprop)
30.8h vs 18.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,283 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1298 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 | 29h 50m | $116K – $172K | $181K – $241K | $187K – $253K | $35,926 | 4,283 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 24h 30m | $111K – $158K | $174K – $223K | $180K – $237K | $33,639 | 4,688 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 59m | $126K – $183K | $197K – $257K | $204K – $274K | $38,594 | 7,173 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 18h 29m | $154K – $225K | $240K – $315K | $249K – $336K | $47,300 | 10,169 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 02m | $176K – $257K | $274K – $360K | $284K – $385K | $54,127 | 11,413 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 58m | $207K – $323K | $321K – $450K | $334K – $482K | $66,252 | 13,367 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 21m | $252K – $392K | $391K – $547K | $406K – $586K | $80,510 | 17,633 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 17m | $404K – $735K | $630K – $1,025K | $651K – $1,090K | $142,378 | 35,071 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–Philadelphia 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
Philadelphia: where you’d land
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport KPNE
Business-aviation airport · 7,000 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Philadelphia International Airport KPHL
Major hub · 12,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (turboprop) | 30.8 h | 4,283 kg | $35,926 |
| Airline, economy | 18.8 h | 1298 kg | Typically $1,558–$3,894 |
| Airline, first / business | 18.3 h | 5192 kg | Typically $6,491–$15,577 |
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.