Private jet cost
Zurich → Guangzhou
A private flight from Zurich to Guangzhou covers 4,940 nautical miles (9,148 km) and takes about 10h 23m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $170K – $265K one-way — about $54,359 per seat.
4,940 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 23m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.4h vs 14.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,921 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 915 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 56m | $81,454 – $121K | $127K – $170K | $133K – $182K | $25,305 | 3,006 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 24m | $79,216 – $113K | $125K – $160K | $131K – $173K | $24,050 | 3,330 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 19m | $90,888 – $132K | $143K – $186K | $150K – $203K | $27,891 | 5,136 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 02m | $109K – $159K | $171K – $224K | $180K – $245K | $33,573 | 7,168 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 47m | $122K – $179K | $190K – $250K | $200K – $275K | $37,589 | 7,897 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 34m | $152K – $237K | $237K – $332K | $250K – $364K | $48,678 | 9,680 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 23m | $170K – $265K | $263K – $369K | $278K – $408K | $54,359 | 11,921 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 47m | $299K – $539K | $468K – $755K | $489K – $820K | $104,750 | 25,383 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 Zurich–Guangzhou non-stop
Zurich: where you’d land
- St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport LSZR
Business-aviation airport · 4,921 ft runway · 75 min to centre · customs - Zurich Airport LSZH
Airport with private terminal · 12,139 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs
Guangzhou: where you’d land
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ZGGG
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 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) | 11.4 h | 11,921 kg | $54,359 |
| Airline, economy | 14.4 h | 915 kg | Typically $1,098–$2,744 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.9 h | 3659 kg | Typically $4,574–$10,978 |
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.