Private jet cost
Accra → Johannesburg
A private flight from Accra to Johannesburg covers 2,503 nautical miles (4,636 km) and takes about 5h 45m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $60,436 – $88,662 one-way — about $18,637 per seat.
2,503 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 45m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.7h vs 9.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,847 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 464 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 | 2 fuel stops | 10h 44m | $42,524 – $62,983 | $66,668 – $88,549 | $72,468 – $101K | $13,188 | 1,542 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 34m | $39,466 – $56,385 | $62,102 – $79,634 | $68,302 – $93,034 | $11,981 | 1,640 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 01m | $45,181 – $65,731 | $70,894 – $92,526 | $78,394 – $110K | $13,864 | 2,516 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 44m | $58,128 – $84,499 | $91,275 – $119K | $100K – $140K | $17,828 | 3,709 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 45m | $60,436 – $88,662 | $94,133 – $124K | $105K – $149K | $18,637 | 3,847 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 38m | $75,456 – $118K | $118K – $164K | $130K – $196K | $24,126 | 4,711 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 25m | $92,000 – $143K | $144K – $200K | $159K – $239K | $29,345 | 6,212 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 45m | $148K – $267K | $232K – $375K | $253K – $440K | $51,942 | 12,364 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 Accra–Johannesburg non-stop
Accra: where you’d land
- Kotoka International Airport DGAA
Major hub · 11,165 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Johannesburg: where you’d land
- Lanseria International Airport FALA
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rand Airport FAGM
Business-aviation airport · 5,617 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - O. R. Tambo International Airport FAOR
Major hub · 14,495 ft runway · 30 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) | 6.7 h | 3,847 kg | $18,637 |
| Airline, economy | 9.2 h | 464 kg | Typically $556–$1,391 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.7 h | 1855 kg | Typically $2,318–$5,564 |
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.