Private jet cost
Abu Dhabi → Nairobi
A private flight from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi covers 1,857 nautical miles (3,439 km) and takes about 4h 31m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $38,814 – $56,749 one-way — about $11,945 per seat.
1,857 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 31m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.5h vs 7.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,487 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 344 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 | 7h 41m | $30,487 – $45,224 | $47,734 – $63,496 | $53,534 – $76,096 | $9,464 | 1,103 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 04m | $28,075 – $40,173 | $44,116 – $56,652 | $50,316 – $70,052 | $8,531 | 1,161 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 28m | $36,173 – $52,335 | $57,036 – $74,048 | $64,536 – $91,048 | $11,064 | 1,963 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $38,814 – $56,749 | $60,637 – $79,516 | $69,637 – $101K | $11,945 | 2,487 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $46,729 – $68,276 | $73,044 – $95,725 | $83,544 – $121K | $14,376 | 2,905 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 15m | $58,462 – $90,616 | $91,557 – $127K | $104K – $159K | $18,635 | 3,559 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 05m | $71,411 – $110K | $112K – $155K | $127K – $194K | $22,705 | 4,696 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 20m | $115K – $206K | $181K – $290K | $202K – $355K | $40,185 | 9,337 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–Nairobi 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
Nairobi: where you’d land
- Wilson Airport HKNW
Business-aviation airport · 5,052 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport HKJK
Major hub · 13,507 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (midsize jet) | 5.5 h | 2,487 kg | $11,945 |
| Airline, economy | 7.9 h | 344 kg | Typically $413–$1,032 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.4 h | 1375 kg | Typically $1,719–$4,126 |
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.