Private jet cost
Colombo → Lagos
A private flight from Colombo to Lagos covers 4,558 nautical miles (8,441 km) and takes about 9h 36m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $157K – $246K one-way — about $50,440 per seat.
4,558 nm
Great-circle distance
9h 36m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
10.6h vs 13.6h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
11,027 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 844 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 | 4 fuel stops | 19h 35m | $76,491 – $113K | $120K – $159K | $126K – $172K | $23,746 | 2,810 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 15h 37m | $70,805 – $101K | $111K – $143K | $117K – $156K | $21,517 | 2,989 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 39m | $79,684 – $116K | $125K – $163K | $132K – $180K | $24,500 | 4,540 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 12h 10m | $102K – $149K | $160K – $210K | $169K – $231K | $31,470 | 6,691 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 57m | $114K – $167K | $177K – $233K | $188K – $258K | $35,074 | 7,341 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 45m | $142K – $221K | $222K – $310K | $235K – $342K | $45,437 | 9,000 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 9h 36m | $157K – $246K | $244K – $342K | $259K – $381K | $50,440 | 11,027 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 10h 12m | $253K – $462K | $393K – $642K | $414K – $707K | $89,289 | 21,981 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 Colombo–Lagos non-stop
Colombo: where you’d land
- Bandaranaike International Airport VCBI
Major hub · 10,991 ft runway · 50 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 (ultra-long-range jet) | 10.6 h | 11,027 kg | $50,440 |
| Airline, economy | 13.6 h | 844 kg | Typically $1,013–$2,532 |
| Airline, first / business | 13.1 h | 3376 kg | Typically $4,221–$10,129 |
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.