Private jet cost
Lagos → Malé (Maldives)
A private flight from Lagos to Malé (Maldives) covers 4,196 nautical miles (7,771 km) and takes about 8h 52m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $146K – $228K one-way — about $46,727 per seat.
4,196 nm
Great-circle distance
8h 52m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
9.9h vs 12.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
10,179 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 777 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 | 3 fuel stops | 17h 32m | $68,161 – $101K | $107K – $142K | $112K – $155K | $21,186 | 2,517 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 4 fuel stops | 14h 38m | $66,739 – $95,383 | $105K – $135K | $111K – $148K | $20,265 | 2,802 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 2 fuel stops | 11h 47m | $74,648 – $109K | $117K – $153K | $124K – $170K | $22,934 | 4,232 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 35m | $88,138 – $129K | $137K – $181K | $146K – $202K | $27,158 | 5,826 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 10h 10m | $106K – $155K | $166K – $217K | $176K – $242K | $32,691 | 6,814 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 9h 59m | $133K – $206K | $207K – $289K | $220K – $321K | $42,367 | 8,355 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 8h 52m | $146K – $228K | $227K – $317K | $242K – $356K | $46,727 | 10,179 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 9h 25m | $234K – $428K | $364K – $595K | $385K – $660K | $82,716 | 20,289 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 Lagos–Malé (Maldives) non-stop
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Malé (Maldives): where you’d land
- Velana International Airport VRMM
Major hub · 11,155 ft runway · 10 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) | 9.9 h | 10,179 kg | $46,727 |
| Airline, economy | 12.8 h | 777 kg | Typically $933–$2,331 |
| Airline, first / business | 12.3 h | 3109 kg | Typically $3,886–$9,326 |
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.