Charter Chengdu to Shantou privately from US$22,000, about 2h 14m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Chengdu (CTU) to Shantou (SWA) and Shantou to Chengdu — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Shantou is about 1,466 km (911 miles), or 791 nautical miles.
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Expect US$22,000 – US$61,000 for a one-way charter between Chengdu and Shantou, 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.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 14m | 2h 01m – 2h 27m | ¥230,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 05m | 1h 53m – 2h 18m | ¥320,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 14m | ¥230,000 – ¥330,000 (~US$32,000 – US$45,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 13m | ¥250,000 – ¥360,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 07m | ¥280,000 – ¥390,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 05m | ¥320,000 – ¥440,000 (~US$43,500 – US$61,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 05m | ¥350,000 – ¥490,000 (~US$48,000 – US$67,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 07m | ¥380,000 – ¥530,000 (~US$52,000 – US$73,000) | 9-12 |
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.
Charter pricing on Chengdu–Shantou moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
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.
Shantou, China: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport and Shantou Waisha Airport.
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZUUU / CTU | ZGOW / SWA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 10,499 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,625 ft | — |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Chengdu to Shantou can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has 11,811 ft and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport 10,499 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 1,466 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) · Shantou Waisha Airport (8,202 ft, 30 km)
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Chengdu–Shantou sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 14m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Chengdu and Shantou.
We publish the price band (US$22,000 – US$61,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Demand on Chengdu–Shantou 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$22,000 – US$61,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 14m gate to gate over 1,466 km (911 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super 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 Chengdu–Shantou charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Chengdu–Shantou charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Shantou to Chengdu runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
