Private jet cost
Nairobi → Lagos
A private flight from Nairobi to Lagos covers 2,062 nautical miles (3,819 km) and takes about 4h 59m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $42,458 – $62,168 one-way — about $13,078 per seat.
2,062 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 59m
Flight time (midsize jet)
6h vs 8.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,744 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 382 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 | 1 fuel stop | 8h 25m | $33,159 – $49,270 | $51,845 – $69,075 | $57,645 – $81,675 | $10,304 | 1,208 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 22m | $34,506 – $49,124 | $54,471 – $69,619 | $60,671 – $83,019 | $10,454 | 1,411 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 58m | $39,037 – $56,593 | $61,441 – $79,921 | $68,941 – $96,921 | $11,954 | 2,139 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 59m | $42,458 – $62,168 | $66,243 – $86,991 | $75,243 – $108K | $13,078 | 2,744 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 47m | $51,086 – $74,756 | $79,747 – $105K | $90,247 – $130K | $15,730 | 3,204 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 41m | $63,864 – $99,178 | $99,868 – $139K | $112K – $171K | $20,380 | 3,925 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 31m | $77,955 – $121K | $122K – $169K | $137K – $208K | $24,816 | 5,178 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 47m | $126K – $226K | $197K – $317K | $218K – $382K | $43,922 | 10,299 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–Lagos 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
Lagos: where you’d land
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport DNMM
Major hub · 12,795 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 (midsize jet) | 6 h | 2,744 kg | $13,078 |
| Airline, economy | 8.3 h | 382 kg | Typically $458–$1,146 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.8 h | 1528 kg | Typically $1,910–$4,583 |
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.