Private jet cost
Tokyo → Shanghai
A private flight from Tokyo to Shanghai covers 959 nautical miles (1,776 km) and takes about 2h 35m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $17,784 – $25,717 one-way — about $5,438 per seat.
959 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 35m
Flight time (light jet)
3.6h vs 5.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
927 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 178 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 | Non-stop | 3h 44m | $15,188 – $22,528 | $23,782 – $31,632 | $29,582 – $44,232 | $4,715 | 535 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 3h 39m | $17,983 – $25,398 | $28,590 – $36,274 | $34,790 – $49,674 | $5,423 | 697 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 2h 35m | $17,784 – $25,717 | $28,052 – $36,402 | $35,552 – $53,402 | $5,438 | 927 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 29m | $22,902 – $33,085 | $36,157 – $46,876 | $45,157 – $67,876 | $6,998 | 1,365 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $27,703 – $39,982 | $43,774 – $56,699 | $54,274 – $81,699 | $8,461 | 1,598 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 20m | $34,876 – $53,232 | $55,271 – $75,596 | $67,771 – $108K | $11,014 | 1,960 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 15m | $42,834 – $65,073 | $67,975 – $92,549 | $82,975 – $132K | $13,488 | 2,592 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 23m | $69,488 – $121K | $111K – $173K | $132K – $238K | $23,867 | 5,135 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 Tokyo–Shanghai non-stop
Tokyo: where you’d land
- Tokyo Haneda Airport RJTT
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Narita International Airport RJAA
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs
Shanghai: where you’d land
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS
Airport with private terminal · 11,155 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - Shanghai Pudong International Airport ZSPD
Major hub · 13,123 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 (light jet) | 3.6 h | 927 kg | $5,438 |
| Airline, economy | 5.9 h | 178 kg | Typically $213–$533 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.4 h | 710 kg | Typically $888–$2,131 |
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.