
San Francisco Bay Area → Kigali
A private flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Kigali covers 8,176 nautical miles (15,141 km) and takes about 34h 45m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $134K – $200K one-way — about $41,772 per seat.
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 | 34h 45m | $134K – $200K | $210K – $280K | $216K – $293K | $41,772 | 4,988 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 8 fuel stops | 28h 24m | $128K – $183K | $201K – $258K | $207K – $272K | $38,889 | 5,435 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 5 fuel stops | 23h 31m | $148K – $215K | $231K – $303K | $239K – $320K | $45,383 | 8,439 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 21h 08m | $174K – $255K | $272K – $357K | $281K – $378K | $53,727 | 11,628 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 3 fuel stops | 20h 19m | $210K – $308K | $328K – $430K | $338K – $455K | $64,710 | 13,614 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 19h 12m | $250K – $390K | $389K – $545K | $402K – $577K | $80,022 | 16,073 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 17h 44m | $289K – $451K | $448K – $628K | $463K – $667K | $92,484 | 20,367 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 18h 49m | $463K – $845K | $721K – $1,177K | $742K – $1,242K | $163,579 | 40,530 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 San Francisco Bay Area–Kigali non-stop

San Francisco Bay Area: where you’d land
- Oakland International Airport KOAK
Airport with private terminal · 10,520 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - San José Mineta International Airport KSJC
Airport with private terminal · 11,000 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs · 24h - San Francisco International Airport KSFO
Major hub · 11,870 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h
Kigali: where you’d land
- Kigali International Airport HRYR
Major hub · 11,483 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 (turboprop) | 35.7 h | 4,988 kg | $41,772 |
| Airline, economy | 21.3 h | 1514 kg | Typically $1,817–$4,542 |
| Airline, first / business | 20.8 h | 6056 kg | Typically $7,571–$18,169 |
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.