Fly private between Beijing and Shanghai from US$12,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Beijing (PEK) to Shanghai (PVG) and Shanghai to Beijing — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Beijing and Shanghai is about 1,099 km (683 miles), or 593 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Beijing–Shanghai spans US$12,500 – US$35,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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 46m | 1h 35m – 1h 57m | ¥180,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 46m | ¥180,000 – ¥260,000 (~US$25,500 – US$35,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 45m | ¥200,000 – ¥280,000 (~US$28,000 – US$39,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 42m | ¥220,000 – ¥310,000 (~US$30,500 – US$42,500) | 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.
Every Beijing–Shanghai quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Beijing, China: Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Nanjiao Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
| Beijing Capital International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZBAA / PEK | ZSPD / PVG |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 116 ft | 13 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Beijing to Shanghai can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Beijing Capital 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 1,099 km.
Alternates within range: Beijing Nanjiao Airport (12,467 ft, 69 km) · Beijing Daxing International Airport (12,467 ft, 66 km) · Miyun/Mujiayu · Beijing Yanqing Airport · 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 Beijing–Shanghai trip to about 1h 46m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Beijing–Shanghai is published clearly: US$12,500 – US$35,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Beijing–Shanghai is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$12,500 – US$35,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 46m gate to gate over 1,099 km (683 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Beijing–Shanghai charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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.
