Private jet cost
Los Angeles → Nairobi
A private flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi covers 8,395 nautical miles (15,548 km) and takes about 35h 32m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $137K – $204K one-way — about $42,669 per seat.
8,395 nm
Great-circle distance
35h 32m
Flight time (turboprop)
36.5h vs 21.8h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
5,101 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1555 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 | 7 fuel stops | 35h 32m | $137K – $204K | $215K – $286K | $220K – $299K | $42,669 | 5,101 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 59m | $130K – $187K | $205K – $263K | $211K – $277K | $39,649 | 5,549 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 24h 02m | $151K – $220K | $236K – $309K | $244K – $326K | $46,334 | 8,627 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 38m | $178K – $261K | $278K – $365K | $287K – $386K | $54,937 | 11,902 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 48m | $215K – $315K | $335K – $440K | $346K – $465K | $66,157 | 13,934 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 40m | $256K – $399K | $398K – $557K | $411K – $589K | $81,887 | 16,464 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 11m | $296K – $462K | $459K – $643K | $474K – $682K | $94,739 | 20,881 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 19h 18m | $474K – $866K | $738K – $1,206K | $759K – $1,271K | $167,571 | 41,558 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 Los Angeles–Nairobi non-stop
Los Angeles: where you’d land
- Van Nuys Airport KVNY
Business-aviation airport · 8,001 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Hollywood Burbank Airport KBUR
Airport with private terminal · 6,886 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Los Angeles International Airport KLAX
Major hub · 12,923 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h
Nairobi: where you’d land
- Wilson Airport HKNW
Business-aviation airport · 5,052 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport HKJK
Major hub · 13,507 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 (turboprop) | 36.5 h | 5,101 kg | $42,669 |
| Airline, economy | 21.8 h | 1555 kg | Typically $1,866–$4,664 |
| Airline, first / business | 21.3 h | 6219 kg | Typically $7,774–$18,657 |
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.