Private jet cost
Cairo → Nairobi
A private flight from Cairo to Nairobi covers 1,913 nautical miles (3,543 km) and takes about 4h 39m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $39,809 – $58,229 one-way — about $12,255 per seat.
1,913 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 39m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.6h vs 8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,557 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 354 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 53m | $31,217 – $46,329 | $48,857 – $65,020 | $54,657 – $77,620 | $9,693 | 1,131 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 6h 58m | $32,826 – $46,664 | $51,887 – $66,226 | $58,087 – $79,626 | $9,936 | 1,334 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 36m | $36,956 – $53,498 | $58,239 – $75,652 | $65,739 – $92,652 | $11,307 | 2,011 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 39m | $39,809 – $58,229 | $62,168 – $81,558 | $71,168 – $103K | $12,255 | 2,557 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $47,919 – $70,046 | $74,875 – $98,167 | $85,375 – $123K | $14,746 | 2,987 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 22m | $59,938 – $92,955 | $93,827 – $130K | $106K – $162K | $19,112 | 3,659 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 12m | $73,198 – $113K | $115K – $159K | $130K – $198K | $23,281 | 4,828 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $118K – $212K | $186K – $298K | $207K – $363K | $41,205 | 9,600 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 Cairo–Nairobi non-stop
Cairo: where you’d land
- Sphinx International Airport HESX
Airport with private terminal · 11,975 ft runway · 50 min to centre · customs - Cairo International Airport HECA
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 40 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) | 5.6 h | 2,557 kg | $12,255 |
| Airline, economy | 8 h | 354 kg | Typically $425–$1,063 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.5 h | 1417 kg | Typically $1,771–$4,251 |
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.