Private jet cost
Johannesburg → Abuja
A private flight from Johannesburg to Abuja covers 2,421 nautical miles (4,483 km) and takes about 5h 34m in a super-midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $58,682 – $86,052 one-way — about $18,092 per seat.
2,421 nm
Great-circle distance
5h 34m
Flight time (super-midsize jet)
6.6h vs 9.1h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,726 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 448 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 | 10h 27m | $41,448 – $61,355 | $65,013 – $86,303 | $70,813 – $98,903 | $12,850 | 1,499 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 8h 21m | $38,536 – $55,022 | $60,670 – $77,755 | $66,870 – $91,155 | $11,695 | 1,597 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 49m | $44,028 – $64,017 | $69,121 – $90,161 | $76,621 – $107K | $13,506 | 2,445 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 6h 33m | $56,661 – $82,317 | $89,017 – $116K | $98,017 – $137K | $17,372 | 3,605 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 5h 34m | $58,682 – $86,052 | $91,434 – $120K | $102K – $145K | $18,092 | 3,726 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 5h 27m | $73,281 – $114K | $114K – $160K | $127K – $192K | $23,423 | 4,564 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 5h 14m | $89,365 – $139K | $140K – $194K | $155K – $233K | $28,495 | 6,018 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 5h 34m | $144K – $260K | $225K – $364K | $246K – $429K | $50,437 | 11,977 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 Johannesburg–Abuja non-stop
Johannesburg: where you’d land
- Lanseria International Airport FALA
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rand Airport FAGM
Business-aviation airport · 5,617 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - O. R. Tambo International Airport FAOR
Major hub · 14,495 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Abuja: where you’d land
- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport DNAA
Major hub · 11,810 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) | 6.6 h | 3,726 kg | $18,092 |
| Airline, economy | 9.1 h | 448 kg | Typically $538–$1,345 |
| Airline, first / business | 8.6 h | 1793 kg | Typically $2,242–$5,380 |
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.