Heavy Jet
- Passengers12-16
- Flight time6h 12m
- Range7,400 km
- Guide priceUS$147,500 – US$200,000
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Mattala to Shanghai privately from US$100,000, about 6h 12m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Mattala (HRI) to Shanghai (PVG), and from Shanghai (PVG) back to Mattala (HRI).
Mattala and Shanghai lie approximately 5,052 km apart (3,139 mi / 2,728 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$100,000 – US$265,000 for a one-way charter between Mattala and Shanghai, depending on the aircraft — a heavy jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 6h 12m | 5h 35m – 6h 49m | US$147,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 6h 12m | US$147,500 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 6h 01m | US$162,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 6h 01m | US$177,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Mattala–Shanghai moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Mattala, Sri Lanka: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
| Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VCRI / HRI | ZSPD / PVG |
| Longest hard runway | 11,483 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 157 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,983 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,615 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,205 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,665 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,283 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,415 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,907 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,715 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,553 ft spare |
5,926 km 389 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,583 ft spare |
6,400 km 85 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,791 ft spare |
7,220 km 905 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,043 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,183 ft spare |
7,800 km 1,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,693 ft spare |
7,400 km 1,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,483 ft spare |
14,260 km 7,945 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,683 ft spare |
11,112 km 4,797 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,483 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,645 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,683 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,630 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 5,052 km.
Alternates within range: Weerawila Airport (4,000 ft, 13 km) · Hambantota Seaplane Base · Tissa Tank Waterdrome · Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (11,154 ft, 45 km) · Jinshan City Beach Seaplane Base · Shanghai Tangchen Heliport · Aurora Plaza Helipad
Our team responds to Mattala–Shanghai quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Mattala–Shanghai when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Mattala–Shanghai trip to about 6h 12m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
The Mattala to Shanghai route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$100,000 – US$265,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a heavy jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 6h 12m gate to gate over 5,052 km (3,139 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a heavy jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Mattala–Shanghai 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.
Of course: Shanghai to Mattala runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.