Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 00m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Jian and Xiamen from US$8,000 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Jian (JGS) to Xiamen (XMN), and from Xiamen (XMN) back to Jian (JGS).
The straight-line distance between Jian and Xiamen is about 426 km (265 miles), or 230 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Jian–Xiamen spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | ¥69,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | ¥80,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | ¥58,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 00m | ¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 58 min | ¥76,000 – ¥110,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 57 min | ¥83,000 – ¥120,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 57 min | ¥80,000 – ¥110,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 56 min | ¥87,000 – ¥120,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 54 min | ¥94,000 – ¥130,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 15m | ¥58,000 – ¥80,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 11m | ¥65,000 – ¥87,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Jian, China: Jinggangshan Airport.
Xiamen, China: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Kinmen Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport.
| Jinggangshan Airport | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZSGS / JGS | ZSAM / XMN |
| Longest hard runway | 8,530 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 281 ft | 59 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Jian to Xiamen can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Jinggangshan Airport has 8,530 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. The leg is 426 km.
Alternates within range: Kinmen Airport (9,843 ft, 27 km) · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (8,530 ft, 54 km) · Sihong Heliport
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Choose your wheels-up time — Jian–Xiamen runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 426 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Jian–Xiamen is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 00m gate to gate across the 426 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop 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 Jian–Xiamen departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Jian–Xiamen charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Xiamen to Jian runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.