Private charter between Los Angeles and Shanghai starts at US$265,000 aboard an ultra long range jet.
This route runs both ways — Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) and Shanghai to Los Angeles — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is about 10,415 km (6,472 miles), or 5,624 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Los Angeles to Shanghai (and Shanghai to Los Angeles) ranges from US$265,000 for an ultra long range jet like the Bombardier Global 7500, up to US$295,000 for an ultra long range jet such as the Bombardier Global 7500. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
The longest non-stop range available — suited to ultra-haul routes without tech stops. With seating for 14-19, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Long Range Jet · rec. | 11h 18m | 10h 10m – 12h 26m | US$295,000 | 14-19 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Global 7500 | 11h 18m | US$295,000 | 14-19 |
| Gulfstream G700 | 11h 18m | US$295,000 | 14-19 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Los Angeles–Shanghai, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Los Angeles, United States: Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport, Long Beach International Airport, Zamperini Field, Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport and John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
| Los Angeles International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLAX / LAX | ZSPD / PVG |
| Longest hard runway | 12,894 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 125 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,202 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,799 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,454 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,619 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,594 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,219 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,104 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,619 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,894 ft spare |
14,260 km 1,241 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,094 ft spare |
11,112 km 1,907 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,894 ft spare |
12,960 km 59 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,094 ft spare |
11,945 km 1,074 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
8 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 10,415 km.
Alternates within range: Van Nuys Airport (8,001 ft, 31 km) · Long Beach International Airport (10,000 ft, 28 km) · Zamperini Field (5,001 ft, 17 km) · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (6,886 ft, 29 km) · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (11,154 ft, 45 km) · Jinshan City Beach Seaplane Base · Shanghai Tangchen Heliport · Aurora Plaza Helipad
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Los Angeles–Shanghai trip to about 11h 18m gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$265,000 – US$295,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
Los Angeles–Shanghai is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$265,000 – US$295,000 one-way — from an ultra long range jet (Bombardier Global 7500) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 11h 18m gate to gate over 10,415 km (6,472 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Ultra Long Range Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is an ultra long range jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Los Angeles–Shanghai departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Los Angeles–Shanghai charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Shanghai to Los Angeles runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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