Private jet cost
Detroit → Lagos
A private flight from Detroit to Lagos covers 4,993 nautical miles (9,246 km) and takes about 10h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $171K – $268K one-way — about $54,904 per seat.
4,993 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.5h vs 14.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,046 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 925 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 | 21h 08m | $82,144 – $122K | $128K – $171K | $134K – $184K | $25,522 | 3,033 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 33m | $79,813 – $114K | $126K – $161K | $132K – $174K | $24,234 | 3,358 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 26m | $91,627 – $133K | $144K – $188K | $151K – $205K | $28,121 | 5,181 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 09m | $110K – $161K | $172K – $226K | $181K – $247K | $33,866 | 7,234 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 54m | $123K – $181K | $192K – $252K | $202K – $277K | $37,939 | 7,974 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 40m | $154K – $239K | $240K – $335K | $252K – $367K | $49,129 | 9,774 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 29m | $171K – $268K | $266K – $372K | $281K – $411K | $54,904 | 12,046 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 54m | $301K – $545K | $472K – $762K | $493K – $827K | $105,715 | 25,631 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 Detroit–Lagos non-stop
Detroit: where you’d land
- Oakland County International Airport KPTK
Business-aviation airport · 6,521 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport KDTW
Major hub · 12,003 ft runway · 30 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) | 11.5 h | 12,046 kg | $54,904 |
| Airline, economy | 14.5 h | 925 kg | Typically $1,110–$2,774 |
| Airline, first / business | 14 h | 3699 kg | Typically $4,623–$11,096 |
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.