Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 25m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Shanghai to Yantai privately from US$9,500, about 1h 25m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Shanghai (PVG) to Yantai (YNT) and Yantai to Shanghai — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Yantai is about 729 km (453 miles), or 393 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Shanghai–Yantai spans US$9,500 – US$27,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | ¥69,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | ¥98,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 25m | ¥69,000 – ¥98,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 22m | ¥76,000 – ¥110,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 20m | ¥83,000 – ¥120,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 20m | ¥98,000 – ¥140,000 (~US$13,500 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 18m | ¥110,000 – ¥150,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 15m | ¥120,000 – ¥170,000 (~US$16,000 – US$23,000) | 6-8 |
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.
What determines the price between Shanghai and Yantai? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Shanghai, China: Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Yantai, China: Yantai Penglai International Airport and Yantai Laishan Airport.
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Yantai Penglai International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZSPD / PVG | ZSYT / YNT |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 154 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Shanghai to Yantai can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Shanghai Pudong International Airport has 13,123 ft and Yantai Penglai International Airport 11,155 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 729 km.
Alternates within range: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (11,154 ft, 45 km) · Jinshan City Beach Seaplane Base · Shanghai Tangchen Heliport · Aurora Plaza Helipad · Yantai Laishan Airport (8,530 ft, 45 km)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 729 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Shanghai–Yantai is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$27,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 25m gate to gate over 729 km (453 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Shanghai–Yantai 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.
Of course: Yantai to Shanghai runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.