Private jet cost
Riyadh → Nairobi
A private flight from Riyadh to Nairobi covers 1,679 nautical miles (3,110 km) and takes about 4h 07m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $35,673 – $52,077 one-way — about $10,969 per seat.
1,679 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 07m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.1h vs 7.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,265 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 311 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 | 7h 03m | $28,183 – $41,737 | $44,190 – $58,686 | $49,990 – $71,286 | $8,740 | 1,012 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 35m | $26,083 – $37,256 | $41,051 – $52,629 | $47,251 – $66,029 | $7,917 | 1,070 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 03m | $33,705 – $48,664 | $53,239 – $68,985 | $60,739 – $85,985 | $10,296 | 1,812 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 07m | $35,673 – $52,077 | $55,804 – $73,072 | $64,804 – $94,072 | $10,969 | 2,265 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 3h 57m | $42,973 – $62,690 | $67,266 – $88,021 | $77,766 – $113K | $13,208 | 2,647 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 3h 52m | $53,806 – $83,236 | $84,394 – $117K | $96,894 – $149K | $17,130 | 3,243 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 3h 44m | $65,769 – $101K | $103K – $143K | $118K – $182K | $20,885 | 4,281 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 3h 57m | $106K – $190K | $167K – $267K | $188K – $332K | $36,963 | 8,508 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 Riyadh–Nairobi non-stop
Riyadh: where you’d land
- King Khalid International Airport OERK
Major hub · 13,796 ft runway · 35 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 (midsize jet) | 5.1 h | 2,265 kg | $10,969 |
| Airline, economy | 7.5 h | 311 kg | Typically $373–$933 |
| Airline, first / business | 7 h | 1244 kg | Typically $1,555–$3,732 |
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.