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Private jet from Shanghai to Tokyo

We have seen 1 empty legs from Shanghai to Tokyo, from US$ 17,500. A full charter is estimated at US$ 10,700–21,400. 960 nm, about 3h50 in the air.

Distance
960 nm
Flight time
3h50
Typical empty-leg price
US$ 17,500
One-way charter, turboprop
US$ 21,400

Published flights

17Oct Sat
Shanghai ZSPD
Tokyo RJTT
Aircraft Aircraft
US$ 17,500 whole aircraft

Empty legs seen on this route

Flights seen
1
Lowest price
US$ 17,500
Median price
US$ 17,500
Latest flight
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Prices are for the whole aircraft, converted to US dollars. Data from the public listings jetvega tracks.

What a full charter costs

ClassTimeHourCharter
Turboprop, 8 seats 3h50 US$ 2,800 US$ 10,700–US$ 21,400
Very light jet, 4 seats 3h13 US$ 3,600 US$ 11,600–US$ 23,200
Light jet, 7 seats 2h41 US$ 4,800 US$ 12,900–US$ 25,800
Midsize jet, 8 seats 2h35 US$ 6,000 US$ 15,500–US$ 31,000

An estimate, not an offer: flight hours at the typical speed of the class × the average hourly rate. The lower figure applies when the aircraft is already in town; the higher one includes the aircraft flying back empty, which is how a one-way trip is usually priced. Airport fees not included.

Airports in Shanghai

Airports in Tokyo

Questions

How much is a private jet from Shanghai to Tokyo?

A full charter runs about US$ 10,700–21,400 on a turboprop (estimate). Empty legs on this route have been listed from US$ 17,500, with a median of US$ 17,500.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tokyo?

It is 960 nautical miles (1,778 km): about 3h50 on a turboprop, including take-off and landing.

Which aircraft fly Shanghai → Tokyo?

Non-stop: turboprop (8 seats), very light jet (4 seats), light jet (7 seats), midsize jet (8 seats).

Are there empty legs from Shanghai to Tokyo right now?

Yes, 1 listed now, from US$ 17,500. They are at the top of this page.

Which airports do the flights use?

In Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). In Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Narita International Airport (NRT), JGSDF Kisarazu Airfield (RJTK). Business jets often use smaller airports closer to where you are going.

What about the way back, Tokyo to Shanghai?

Ask for a round trip in one request: the aircraft would fly back empty anyway, so it is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.

What is an empty leg?

It is a flight with no passengers on board: after dropping off a client the aircraft returns to base or repositions for the next trip. The operator sells that leg at a discount rather than fly it empty.