Fly Bitlux arranges private jet charter to and from Shanghai — Pudong (PVG) for international arrivals, Hongqiao (SHA) for the fastest access to the city. We handle the aircraft, FBO, Chinese permits, and CIQ clearance end to end.
Shanghai is China’s primary business-aviation gateway, served by two airports for private jets: Pudong International (PVG), the main international field east of the city, and Hongqiao (SHA), closer to downtown and the Hongqiao business district. Charter into China carries real planning overhead — landing and overflight permits, slot allocation, and CIQ (customs, immigration, quarantine) clearance — and we arrange flights on ARGUS- and Wyvern-rated Part 135 operators with all of it handled for you.
Get Shanghai pricing. Call +1-561-421-8620 or request a quote.
Indicative ranges — not quotes. Built from current market charter data (November 2026). Actual pricing varies by aircraft, routing, permits, and availability. Intra-Asia legs use light-to-super-midsize jets; the US routes are ultra-long-range and typically route via an Anchorage (ANC) fuel/tech stop.
| Route | Suggested Aircraft | Flight Time | Estimated Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai → Beijing (PEK) | Light / Midsize | ~2h | $16,000–$28,000 |
| Shanghai → Hong Kong (HKG) | Midsize / Super-mid | ~2h 30m | $22,000–$40,000 |
| Shanghai → Tokyo (HND/NRT) | Super-midsize | ~3h | $26,000–$46,000 |
| Shanghai → Seoul (ICN) | Midsize / Super-mid | ~2h | $20,000–$36,000 |
| Shanghai → Singapore (SIN) | Heavy | ~5h 30m | $55,000–$85,000 |
| Shanghai → US West Coast (via ANC) | Ultra-long-range | ~13–15h incl. stop | $170,000–$260,000 |
Ranges reflect typical one-way market pricing by cabin class and distance. Not a quote or an offer. As a rough guide, hourly rates run about $4,000–$6,000 (light), $6,000–$9,000 (midsize), $8,000–$12,000 (super-mid), and $12,000–$18,000 (heavy/ultra-long), before China permit and handling fees.
Get Shanghai pricing. Call +1-561-421-8620 or request a quote.
Shanghai has two airports open to business aviation. Which you use depends on whether you’re arriving internationally and where in the city you’re headed.
The main international gateway, ~30 km east of the city center, with long runways handling every aircraft up to ultra-long-range and heavy jets. Pudong is where intercontinental charters clear China. Business-aviation handling runs through the Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation (SHPBA) FBO and dedicated executive terminal, with full CIQ (customs, immigration, quarantine) on site. Transfer into Lujiazui/The Bund is ~40–60 minutes by car.
Closer in, ~13 km west of downtown and beside the Hongqiao business district and rail hub — the fastest access for meetings in the city. Hongqiao handles business aviation (including a long-standing executive-aviation base) and is popular for domestic and regional flights. International arrivals typically clear CIQ at Pudong; for in-China legs, Hongqiao’s location saves significant ground time. Expect ~20–30 minutes into the city.
International flights clear CIQ at Pudong — customs, immigration, and health/quarantine. China requires advance landing and overflight permits for non-scheduled (charter) flights, and lead times are longer than most countries: plan on roughly 4–7 business days for permit issuance (sometimes more around peak periods or for first-time operators), plus slot coordination at both airports. We file the permits, secure slots, and arrange the FBO and ground transfer as part of the trip.
Range drives the aircraft choice. Intra-Asia legs (Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul) open up light-to-super-midsize jets; the transpacific US routes need an ultra-long-range cabin, usually with an Anchorage fuel stop.
| Class | Example Aircraft | Range | Passengers | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3 | ~1,800–2,000 nm | 6–7 | Beijing, Seoul, domestic China |
| Midsize | Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP | ~2,000–2,900 nm | 7–8 | Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul |
| Super-midsize | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude | ~3,200–3,500 nm | 8–9 | Tokyo, Southeast Asia |
| Heavy | Challenger 605, Gulfstream G450 | ~4,000–4,500 nm | 10–14 | Singapore, India, Middle East |
| Ultra-long-range | Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 | ~6,000–7,500 nm | 12–16 | US & Europe (US via ANC stop) |
Ranges are typical still-air figures; real-world range varies with payload, winds, and runway. We match the aircraft to your city pair and passenger count.
Flying privately into China takes more lead time than most destinations. The essentials:
Fly Bitlux is a private jet charter broker, arranging flights only on ARGUS- and Wyvern-rated Part 135 operators — independent third-party safety ratings. Ask us for our ARGUS and Wyvern credentials.
Planning a China trip? Call +1-561-421-8620 and we’ll scope the permits and aircraft. See the full fleet.
Intra-Asia legs: Shanghai–Beijing about $16,000–$28,000; Shanghai–Hong Kong about $22,000–$40,000; Shanghai–Tokyo about $26,000–$46,000; Shanghai–Singapore about $55,000–$85,000 on a heavy jet. Transpacific to the US West Coast runs about $170,000–$260,000 on an ultra-long-range jet via an Anchorage fuel stop. Hourly rates run roughly $4,000–$18,000 depending on cabin size, before China permit and handling fees. Market estimates, not quotes.
Pudong (PVG) for any international arrival — it has the long runways, the business-aviation FBO (Shanghai Hawker Pacific), and full CIQ. Hongqiao (SHA) is closer to downtown and the business district and is better for domestic and regional legs once you’re in China. International flights usually clear CIQ at Pudong first.
Allow more lead time than most destinations. Chinese landing and overflight permits typically take 4–7 business days (longer for first-time operators or peak dates), plus airport slots at PVG/SHA. We recommend confirming at least a week or two out so permits and slots are secured; we start the paperwork the moment the trip is booked.
Yes — most foreign passport holders, including US citizens, need a Chinese visa arranged in advance; there’s no general visa on arrival for private flights. Crew travel under their own documentation. Confirm current entry rules for your nationality before booking; we handle the aircraft permits and CIQ coordination.
From the US West Coast, an ultra-long-range jet (Gulfstream G650, Global 7500) can do it, though many trips route via an Anchorage (ANC) fuel/tech stop depending on payload and winds. From the East Coast, a stop is normal. Total time runs about 13–15 hours including the stop.
Yes, but China’s cabotage rules mean a foreign-registered (e.g. N-registered) jet generally can’t carry paying passengers point-to-point within China — domestic legs fly on a Chinese-registered (B-reg) aircraft. We arrange the registration mix so your international and domestic legs are both compliant.
