Private jet cost
Nairobi → Beijing
A private flight from Nairobi to Beijing covers 4,986 nautical miles (9,235 km) and takes about 10h 29m in a ultra-long-range jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $171K – $268K one-way — about $54,839 per seat.
4,986 nm
Great-circle distance
10h 29m
Flight time (ultra-long-range jet)
11.5h vs 14.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
12,031 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 923 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 06m | $82,062 – $122K | $128K – $171K | $134K – $184K | $25,496 | 3,030 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 5 fuel stops | 17h 32m | $79,742 – $114K | $125K – $161K | $132K – $174K | $24,212 | 3,355 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 3 fuel stops | 14h 25m | $91,539 – $133K | $144K – $187K | $151K – $204K | $28,094 | 5,176 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 2 fuel stops | 13h 08m | $110K – $161K | $172K – $225K | $181K – $246K | $33,831 | 7,226 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 53m | $123K – $180K | $191K – $252K | $202K – $277K | $37,897 | 7,965 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 40m | $153K – $239K | $239K – $334K | $252K – $366K | $49,075 | 9,763 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 10h 29m | $171K – $268K | $265K – $372K | $280K – $411K | $54,839 | 12,031 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 11h 53m | $301K – $544K | $471K – $761K | $492K – $826K | $105,601 | 25,602 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–Beijing 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
Beijing: where you’d land
- Beijing Capital International Airport ZBAA
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 45 min to centre · customs · 24h - Beijing Daxing International Airport ZBAD
Major hub · 12,467 ft runway · 50 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 | 12,031 kg | $54,839 |
| Airline, economy | 14.5 h | 923 kg | Typically $1,108–$2,770 |
| Airline, first / business | 14 h | 3694 kg | Typically $4,617–$11,082 |
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.