Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Shanghai ➔ Los Angeles
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~10,430 km
Average flight time
~12h 43m
Recommended aircraft
Ultra Long Range (Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Shanghai and Los Angeles 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
Sector ZSSS – KVNY is 10,417 km of direct routing, flown in 11h49 on a Gulfstream G650ER. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Van Nuys (2469 m runway). At this range a Gulfstream G650ER avoids a tech stop and preserves cabin comfort.
Departure and arrival airports
Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS)
Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS / SHA) is a major business field at 31.20°N / 121.34°E, China. Runway: 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO. Helicopter link: The Bund / Pudong.
Van Nuys (KVNY)
Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY) is a ultra-hub at 34.21°N / 118.49°W, USA. Runway: 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Signature Flight Support. Helicopter link: Beverly Hills / Malibu.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 10,417 km · 5,625 NM
- Estimated block time
- 11h49
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO — Shanghai Hongqiao (ZSSS / SHA)
- Arrival FBO
- Signature Flight Support — Van Nuys (KVNY / VNY)
- Departure runway
- 3400 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Beverly Hills / Malibu
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Chine → USA: 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles?
About 11h49 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 10,417 km great-circle between ZSSS and KVNY.
Which aircraft suits Shanghai → Los Angeles?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2469 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Shanghai Hongqiao?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Shanghai Hawker Pacific FBO.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Chine → USA: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.