Private jet cost
Seychelles (Mahé) → Johannesburg
A private flight from Seychelles (Mahé) to Johannesburg covers 2,036 nautical miles (3,770 km) and takes about 4h 56m in a midsize jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $41,987 – $61,468 one-way — about $12,932 per seat.
2,036 nm
Great-circle distance
4h 56m
Flight time (midsize jet)
5.9h vs 8.2h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
2,711 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 377 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 19m | $32,814 – $48,747 | $51,314 – $68,354 | $57,114 – $80,954 | $10,195 | 1,194 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 2 fuel stops | 7h 18m | $34,208 – $48,686 | $54,012 – $69,016 | $60,212 – $82,416 | $10,362 | 1,398 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 1 fuel stop | 5h 54m | $38,667 – $56,043 | $60,872 – $79,162 | $68,372 – $96,162 | $11,839 | 2,116 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 4h 56m | $41,987 – $61,468 | $65,519 – $86,025 | $74,519 – $107K | $12,932 | 2,711 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $50,523 – $73,918 | $78,881 – $104K | $89,381 – $129K | $15,555 | 3,166 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 4h 38m | $63,166 – $98,072 | $98,794 – $137K | $111K – $169K | $20,155 | 3,878 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 4h 27m | $77,110 – $119K | $121K – $167K | $136K – $206K | $24,543 | 5,115 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 4h 44m | $124K – $223K | $195K – $314K | $216K – $379K | $43,439 | 10,175 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 Seychelles (Mahé)–Johannesburg non-stop
Seychelles (Mahé): where you’d land
- Seychelles International Airport FSIA
Major hub · 9,800 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs · 24h
Johannesburg: where you’d land
- Lanseria International Airport FALA
Business-aviation airport · 10,000 ft runway · 40 min to centre · customs · 24h - Rand Airport FAGM
Business-aviation airport · 5,617 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs - O. R. Tambo International Airport FAOR
Major hub · 14,495 ft runway · 30 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) | 5.9 h | 2,711 kg | $12,932 |
| Airline, economy | 8.2 h | 377 kg | Typically $452–$1,131 |
| Airline, first / business | 7.7 h | 1508 kg | Typically $1,885–$4,524 |
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.