Private jet cost
Nairobi → Addis Ababa
A private flight from Nairobi to Addis Ababa covers 630 nautical miles (1,166 km) and takes about 2h 00m in a very light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $10,161 – $14,411 one-way — about $3,072 per seat.
630 nm
Great-circle distance
2h 00m
Flight time (very light jet)
3h vs 5.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
383 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 117 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 | Non-stop | 2h 33m | $10,907 – $16,048 | $17,195 – $22,694 | $22,995 – $35,294 | $3,369 | 366 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | Non-stop | 2h 00m | $10,161 – $14,411 | $16,093 – $20,498 | $22,293 – $33,898 | $3,072 | 383 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 1h 48m | $13,200 – $18,900 | $21,000 – $27,000 | $28,500 – $44,000 | $4,013 | 646 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 1h 44m | $17,600 – $25,200 | $28,000 – $36,000 | $37,000 – $57,000 | $5,350 | 953 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 1h 40m | $22,000 – $31,500 | $35,000 – $45,000 | $45,500 – $70,000 | $6,688 | 1,118 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 1h 38m | $28,200 – $42,650 | $45,000 – $61,000 | $57,500 – $93,000 | $8,856 | 1,373 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 1h 35m | $35,700 – $53,800 | $57,000 – $77,000 | $72,000 – $116K | $11,188 | 1,820 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 1h 40m | $55,800 – $96,000 | $90,000 – $138K | $111K – $203K | $18,975 | 3,594 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 Nairobi–Addis Ababa non-stop
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
Addis Ababa: where you’d land
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport HAAB
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Private vs airline vs first class on this route
| Door to door | CO₂ / passenger | Price per seat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private (very light jet) | 3 h | 383 kg | $3,072 |
| Airline, economy | 5.2 h | 117 kg | Typically $140–$350 |
| Airline, first / business | 4.7 h | 467 kg | Typically $583–$1,400 |
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.