Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Pékin ➔ Shanghai
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~3,540 km
Average flight time
~4h 19m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Pékin 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
Pékin → Shanghai: 1,077 km, 1h39 block time, departing Beijing Capital (ZBAA) and arriving Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS). The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Beijing Capital (3800 m) and alternate fuel are validated. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Beijing Capital (ZBAA)
On the departure side, Beijing Capital (ZBAA) serves Pékin from 40.08°N / 116.58°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Deer Jet Beijing FBO; 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Pékin.
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
- 1,077 km · 581 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h39
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Deer Jet Beijing FBO — Beijing Capital (ZBAA / PEK)
- Arrival FBO
- Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO — Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS / SHA)
- Departure runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- 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
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Pékin to Shanghai?
About 1h39 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,077 km great-circle between ZBAA and ZSSS.
Which aircraft suits Pékin → Shanghai?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Beijing Capital?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Deer Jet Beijing FBO.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.