Charter Xi'an to Zhangye privately from US$10,500, about gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Xi'an (XIY) to Zhangye (YZY) and Zhangye to Xi'an — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Xi'an to Zhangye is roughly 869 kilometres — 540 miles, or 469 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Xi'an to Zhangye (and Zhangye to Xi'an) ranges from US$10,500 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$30,000 for a short-field turboprop such as the De Havilland Twin Otter 400. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for , it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for , it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 7-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | 7-8 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 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 Xi'an–Zhangye 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Xi'an, China: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport.
Zhangye, China: Zhangye Ganzhou Airport.
| Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZLXY / XIY | ZLZY / YZY |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | — |
| Field elevation | 1,572 ft | 5,280 ft |
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport is at 5,280 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 10,967 ft spare |
1,800 km 713 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 10,467 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,613 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,267 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,093 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,567 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,323 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 9,467 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,813 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,967 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,613 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,189 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,563 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,267 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,813 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,891 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,537 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,839 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,567 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,313 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,775 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,133 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,027 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,313 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,167 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,713 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,677 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,313 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,467 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,173 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,667 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,025 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,467 ft spare |
12,960 km 11,873 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,667 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,858 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Xi'an to Zhangye.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Xi'an–Zhangye is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,500 – US$30,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly gate to gate across the 869 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Short-Field Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Xi'an–Zhangye 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
