Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : London ➔ Shanghai
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~9,200 km
Average flight time
~11h 13m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between London and Shanghai aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
London → Shanghai: 9,243 km, 10h31 block time, departing London Farnborough (EGLF) and arriving Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS). Boarding at TAG Farnborough, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to The Bund / Pudong.
Departure and arrival airports
London Farnborough (EGLF)
On the departure side, London Farnborough (EGLF) serves London from 51.27°N / 0.77°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAG Farnborough; 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to London Heliport (Battersea).
Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS)
On the arrival side, Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS) serves Shanghai from 31.20°N / 121.34°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO; 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to The Bund / Pudong.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 9,243 km · 4,991 NM
- Estimated block time
- 10h31
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Arrival FBO
- Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO — Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS / SHA)
- Departure runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- The Bund / Pudong
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Royaume-Uni → Chine: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Shanghai?
About 10h31 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 9,243 km great-circle between EGLF and ZSSS.
Which aircraft suits London → Shanghai?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from London Farnborough?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from TAG Farnborough.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Royaume-Uni → Chine: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.