Private jet cost
Sydney → Beijing
A private flight from Sydney to Beijing covers 4,841 nautical miles (8,965 km) and takes about 10h 11m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $166K – $260K one-way — about $53,346 per seat.
4,841 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 11m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.2h vs 14.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,690 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 897 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 35m | $80,171 – $119K | $125K – $167K | $131K – $180K | $24,902 | 2,956 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 08m | $78,107 – $112K | $123K – $158K | $129K – $171K | $23,708 | 3,279 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 05m | $89,513 – $130K | $140K – $183K | $148K – $200K | $27,464 | 5,051 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 48m | $107K – $157K | $168K – $220K | $177K – $241K | $33,030 | 7,045 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 34m | $120K – $176K | $187K – $245K | $197K – $270K | $36,939 | 7,753 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 21m | $150K – $233K | $233K – $326K | $246K – $358K | $47,840 | 9,504 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 11m | $166K – $260K | $258K – $362K | $273K – $401K | $53,346 | 11,690 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 49m | $267K – $489K | $415K – $679K | $436K – $744K | $94,434 | 23,306 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 Sydney–Beijing non-stop
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
Beijing: where you’d land
- Beijing Capital International Airport ZBAA
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Beijing Daxing International Airport ZBAD
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 50 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) | 11.2 h | 11,690 kg | $53,346 |
| Airline, economy | 14.2 h | 897 kg | Typically $1,076–$2,690 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.7 h | 3586 kg | Typically $4,483–$10,758 |
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.