Private jet cost
Cape Town → Lagos
A private flight from Cape Town to Lagos covers 2,585 nautical miles (4,787 km) and takes about 5h 55m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $62,165 – $91,232 one-way — about $19,175 per seat.
2,585 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 55m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.9h vs 9.4h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,965 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 479 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 | 11h 02m | $43,584 – $64,588 | $68,299 – $90,763 | $74,099 – $103K | $13,522 | 1,584 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 47m | $40,383 – $57,727 | $63,513 – $81,486 | $69,713 – $94,886 | $12,264 | 1,682 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 12m | $46,317 – $67,421 | $72,642 – $94,856 | $80,142 – $112K | $14,217 | 2,586 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 55m | $59,574 – $86,649 | $93,499 – $122K | $102K – $143K | $18,278 | 3,811 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 55m | $62,165 – $91,232 | $96,792 – $127K | $107K – $152K | $19,175 | 3,965 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 48m | $77,599 – $121K | $121K – $169K | $133K – $201K | $24,818 | 4,857 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 35m | $94,597 – $147K | $148K – $205K | $163K – $244K | $30,183 | 6,403 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 55m | $152K – $275K | $238K – $385K | $259K – $450K | $53,424 | 12,746 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 Cape Town–Lagos non-stop
Cape Town: where you’d land
- Cape Town International Airport FACT
Major hub · 10,502 ft runway · 25 min to centre · customs · 24h
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 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 (super-midsize jet) | 6.9 h | 3,965 kg | $19,175 |
| Airline, economy | 9.4 h | 479 kg | Typically $574–$1,436 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.9 h | 1915 kg | Typically $2,394–$5,745 |
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.