Fly private between Phuket and Shanghai from US$61,000 for a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Phuket (HKT) to Shanghai (PVG) and Shanghai to Phuket — timed and priced alike.
Phuket and Shanghai lie approximately 3,534 km apart (2,196 mi / 1,908 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Phuket–Shanghai spans US$61,000 – US$160,500: from a midsize jet (Hawker 900XP) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. It seats 12-16 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 46m | 4h 17m – 5h 15m | US$61,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 4h 28m | 4h 01m – 4h 55m | US$84,500 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 28m | 4h 01m – 4h 55m | US$114,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 46m | US$61,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 33m | US$67,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 28m | US$84,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 28m | US$93,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 33m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 28m | US$114,500 – US$160,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 20m | US$126,000 – US$176,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 20m | US$137,500 – US$192,500 | 13-16 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. 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:
Phuket, Thailand: Phuket International Airport.
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
| Phuket International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VTSP / HKT | ZSPD / PVG |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 82 ft | 13 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,271 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,008 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,671 ft spare |
3,700 km 718 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,893 ft spare |
3,650 km 768 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,971 ft spare |
3,900 km 518 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,595 ft spare |
4,600 km 182 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,241 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,508 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,271 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,479 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,802 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,731 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,871 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,382 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,381 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,982 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,842 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,371 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,694 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,171 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,542 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,371 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,527 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,534 km.
Alternates within range: Phuket Airpark · Skydance Helipad · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (11,154 ft, 45 km) · Jinshan City Beach Seaplane Base · Shanghai Tangchen Heliport · Aurora Plaza Helipad
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Phuket–Shanghai when the time is right.
Those 4h 46m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Demand on Phuket–Shanghai comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$61,000 – US$160,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 4h 46m gate to gate across the 3,534 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Phuket–Shanghai charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Phuket–Shanghai 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.
