Private jet cost
Cape Town → Seychelles (Mahé)
A private flight from Cape Town to Seychelles (Mahé) covers 2,706 nautical miles (5,011 km) and takes about 6h 11m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $64,723 – $95,037 one-way — about $19,970 per seat.
2,706 nm
Great-circle distance
6h 11m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
7.2h vs 9.7h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,141 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 501 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 28m | $45,153 – $66,963 | $70,713 – $94,039 | $76,513 – $107K | $14,015 | 1,646 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 9h 07m | $41,740 – $59,713 | $65,600 – $84,225 | $71,800 – $97,625 | $12,682 | 1,744 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 30m | $47,998 – $69,921 | $75,228 – $98,304 | $82,728 – $115K | $14,740 | 2,689 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 7h 12m | $61,714 – $89,831 | $96,790 – $126K | $106K – $147K | $18,943 | 3,962 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 6h 11m | $64,723 – $95,037 | $101K – $133K | $111K – $158K | $19,970 | 4,141 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 6h 03m | $80,770 – $126K | $126K – $176K | $138K – $208K | $25,843 | 5,072 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 49m | $98,439 – $153K | $154K – $214K | $169K – $253K | $31,422 | 6,686 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 6h 11m | $158K – $287K | $248K – $401K | $269K – $466K | $55,618 | 13,311 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–Seychelles (Mahé) 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
Seychelles (Mahé): where you’d land
- Seychelles International Airport FSIA
Major hub · 9,800 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) | 7.2 h | 4,141 kg | $19,970 |
| Airline, economy | 9.7 h | 501 kg | Typically $601–$1,503 |
| Airline, first / business | 9.2 h | 2004 kg | Typically $2,505–$6,013 |
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.