Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → Kigali
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to Kigali covers 2,126 nautical miles (3,938 km) and takes about 4h 55m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $52,446 – $76,778 one-way — about $16,153 per seat.
2,126 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 55m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,298 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 394 kg)
Price by aircraft class · 4 passengers
| Aircraft class | Non-stop? | Flight time | One-way | Round trip, same day | Round trip, 2–3 days | Per seat (one-way) | CO₂ / pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop King Air 360, PC-12 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 8h 39m | $33,993 – $50,532 | $53,128 – $70,817 | $58,928 – $83,417 | $10,566 | 1,241 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 33m | $35,228 – $50,179 | $55,581 – $71,075 | $61,781 – $84,475 | $10,676 | 1,445 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 07m | $39,930 – $57,922 | $62,816 – $81,754 | $70,316 – $98,754 | $12,232 | 2,194 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 53m | $51,445 – $74,560 | $80,993 – $105K | $89,993 – $126K | $15,751 | 3,237 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $52,446 – $76,778 | $81,839 – $107K | $92,339 – $132K | $16,153 | 3,298 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 49m | $65,550 – $102K | $102K – $143K | $115K – $175K | $20,925 | 4,040 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 38m | $79,998 – $124K | $125K – $174K | $140K – $213K | $25,474 | 5,328 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 55m | $129K – $232K | $202K – $325K | $223K – $390K | $45,088 | 10,600 kg |
Editorial estimates from 2026 benchmark hourly rates; greyed classes are too small for your party. One-way prices include a share of the empty return leg; “2–3 days” adds crew overnights and daily minimums. Peak dates run 20–40% higher; empty legs can be 50–75% lower. How charter pricing works →
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Aircraft that fly Abu Dhabi–Kigali non-stop
Abu Dhabi: where you’d land
- Al Bateen Executive Airport OMAD
Business-aviation airport · 10,499 ft runway · 15 min to centre · customs · 24h - Zayed International Airport OMAA
Major hub · 13,451 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Kigali: where you’d land
- Kigali International Airport HRYR
Major hub · 11,483 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (super-midsize jet) | 5.9 h | 3,298 kg | $16,153 |
| Airline, economy | 8.4 h | 394 kg | Typically $473–$1,181 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.9 h | 1575 kg | Typically $1,969–$4,726 |
Door-to-door assumes 15 minutes at the private terminal vs 2.5 hours for airline check-in and security. Airline fares are indicative ranges by distance, not live prices.