Fly private between Chengdu and Xiamen from US$23,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Chengdu (CTU) to Xiamen (XMN), and from Xiamen (XMN) back to Chengdu (CTU).
As the crow flies, Chengdu to Xiamen is roughly 1,548 kilometres — 962 miles, or 836 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Chengdu to Xiamen (and Xiamen to Chengdu) ranges from US$23,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$63,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | ¥240,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 11m | 1h 58m – 2h 24m | ¥330,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 20m | ¥240,000 – ¥330,000 (~US$33,000 – US$46,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 19m | ¥260,000 – ¥370,000 (~US$36,500 – US$50,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 13m | ¥290,000 – ¥400,000 (~US$39,500 – US$55,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 11m | ¥330,000 – ¥460,000 (~US$45,500 – US$63,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 11m | ¥360,000 – ¥510,000 (~US$50,000 – US$70,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 13m | ¥400,000 – ¥550,000 (~US$54,500 – US$76,000) | 9-12 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Chengdu and Xiamen? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Chengdu, China: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Guanghan Airport.
Xiamen, China: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Kinmen Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport.
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZUUU / CTU | ZSAM / XMN |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,625 ft | 59 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Chengdu to Xiamen can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has 11,811 ft and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport 11,155 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,548 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (13,123 ft, 55 km) · Guanghan Airport (7,218 ft, 57 km) · Kinmen Airport (9,843 ft, 27 km) · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (8,530 ft, 54 km) · Sihong Heliport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 1,548 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Demand on Chengdu–Xiamen comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 20m gate to gate across the 1,548 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Chengdu–Xiamen charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Chengdu–Xiamen charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Xiamen to Chengdu runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
