Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 00m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Hong Kong to Shantou privately from US$8,000, about 1h 00m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Hong Kong (HKG) to Shantou (SWA) and Shantou to Hong Kong — timed and priced alike.
Hong Kong and Shantou lie approximately 299 km apart (186 mi / 161 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Hong Kong and Shantou, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
The guide range for Hong Kong–Shantou is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Hong Kong, Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport, Macau International Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and Zhuhai Jinwan Airport.
Shantou, China: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport and Shantou Waisha Airport.
| Hong Kong International Airport | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VHHH / HKG | ZGOW / SWA |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 10,499 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 28 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: Macau International Airport (10,544 ft, 38 km) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (12,467 ft, 38 km) · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (13,517 ft, 65 km) · Zhongshan Ferry Port · Shantou Waisha Airport (8,202 ft, 30 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Hong Kong to Shantou.
The Hong Kong to Shantou route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 00m airborne across the 299 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Hong Kong–Shantou charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Hong Kong–Shantou 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.