Private charter between Guilin and Shantou starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Guilin (KWL) to Shantou (SWA), and from Shantou (SWA) back to Guilin (KWL).
As the crow flies, Guilin to Shantou is roughly 680 kilometres — 423 miles, or 367 nautical miles.
From ¥69,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Guilin to Shantou (and Shantou to Guilin) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$26,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | ¥69,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | ¥94,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 21m | ¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 18m | ¥76,000 – ¥110,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 16m | ¥83,000 – ¥120,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 16m | ¥94,000 – ¥130,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 14m | ¥110,000 – ¥150,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 11m | ¥110,000 – ¥160,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Guilin–Shantou charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Guilin, China: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport.
Shantou, China: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport and Shantou Waisha Airport.
| Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZGKL / KWL | ZGOW / SWA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,499 ft | 10,499 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 570 ft | — |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Guilin Rongchang Heliport · Guilin Gaotian Heliport · Shantou Waisha Airport (8,202 ft, 30 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — Guilin–Shantou runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Guilin–Shantou trip to its true flying time: 1h 21m.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Guilin–Shantou comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$26,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 21m airborne across the 680 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Guilin–Shantou departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
