Private jet cost
Washington, D.C. → Shanghai
A private flight from Washington, D.C. to Shanghai covers 6,466 nautical miles (11,976 km) and takes about 27h 09m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $105K – $156K one-way — about $32,625 per seat.
6,466 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 09m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.1h vs 17.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,897 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1198 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 | 5 fuel stops | 27h 09m | $105K – $156K | $164K – $219K | $170K – $231K | $32,625 | 3,897 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 6 fuel stops | 22h 17m | $101K – $144K | $158K – $203K | $164K – $216K | $30,549 | 4,264 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 42m | $118K – $172K | $185K – $242K | $193K – $259K | $36,243 | 6,710 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 15m | $144K – $210K | $225K – $295K | $234K – $316K | $44,308 | 9,490 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 15h 51m | $164K – $240K | $256K – $336K | $266K – $361K | $50,550 | 10,623 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 49m | $192K – $301K | $299K – $419K | $312K – $451K | $61,643 | 12,400 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 15m | $234K – $365K | $365K – $509K | $380K – $548K | $74,936 | 16,361 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 06m | $376K – $684K | $587K – $954K | $608K – $1,019K | $132,510 | 32,530 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 Washington, D.C.–Shanghai non-stop
Washington, D.C.: where you’d land
- Manassas Regional Airport KHEF
Business-aviation airport · 6,200 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs · 24h - Washington Dulles International Airport KIAD
Major hub · 11,501 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport KDCA
Major hub · 7,169 ft runway · 10 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 (turboprop) | 28.1 h | 3,897 kg | $32,625 |
| Airline, economy | 17.7 h | 1198 kg | Typically $1,437–$3,593 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.2 h | 4790 kg | Typically $5,988–$14,371 |
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.