Private charter between Guangzhou and Shanghai starts at US$13,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Guangzhou (CAN) ⇄ Shanghai (PVG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Guangzhou and Shanghai is about 1,203 km (748 miles), or 650 nautical miles.
From ¥94,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$13,000 – US$38,000 for a one-way charter between Guangzhou and Shanghai, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 52m | 1h 41m – 2h 03m | ¥200,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 52m | ¥200,000 – ¥280,000 (~US$27,000 – US$38,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 51m | ¥210,000 – ¥300,000 (~US$29,500 – US$42,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 47m | ¥240,000 – ¥330,000 (~US$32,500 – US$45,500) | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Guangzhou–Shanghai is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Guangzhou, China: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZGGG / CAN | ZSPD / PVG |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 50 ft | 13 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Guangzhou to Shanghai can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 12,467 ft and Shanghai Pudong International Airport 13,123 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. The leg is 1,203 km.
Alternates within range: Foshan Shadi Airport · Panyu Shawan Heliport · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (11,154 ft, 45 km) · Jinshan City Beach Seaplane Base · Shanghai Tangchen Heliport · Aurora Plaza Helipad
Our team responds to Guangzhou–Shanghai quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — Guangzhou–Shanghai runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 1h 52m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guangzhou–Shanghai is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$13,000 – US$38,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 52m gate to gate over 1,203 km (748 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Guangzhou–Shanghai departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Guangzhou–Shanghai charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
