Private jet cost
Seychelles (Mahé) → Nairobi
A private flight from Seychelles (Mahé) to Nairobi covers 1,140 nautical miles (2,110 km) and takes about 3h 01m in a light jet. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $20,297 – $29,455 one-way — about $6,219 per seat.
1,140 nm
Great-circle distance
3h 01m
Flight time (light jet)
4h vs 6.3h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
1,081 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 211 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 | 5h 07m | $21,164 – $31,112 | $33,391 – $44,030 | $39,191 – $56,630 | $6,535 | 735 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 1 fuel stop | 4h 08m | $20,012 – $28,369 | $31,711 – $40,371 | $37,911 – $53,771 | $6,048 | 790 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | Non-stop | 3h 01m | $20,297 – $29,455 | $31,919 – $41,558 | $39,419 – $58,558 | $6,219 | 1,081 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | Non-stop | 2h 53m | $26,101 – $37,842 | $41,078 – $53,438 | $50,078 – $74,438 | $7,993 | 1,590 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $31,528 – $45,670 | $49,659 – $64,545 | $60,159 – $89,545 | $9,650 | 1,860 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | Non-stop | 2h 43m | $39,618 – $60,748 | $62,566 – $85,963 | $75,066 – $118K | $12,546 | 2,281 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | Non-stop | 2h 38m | $48,579 – $74,151 | $76,814 – $105K | $91,814 – $144K | $15,341 | 3,015 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | Non-stop | 2h 47m | $78,668 – $139K | $125K – $197K | $146K – $262K | $27,147 | 5,980 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)–Nairobi non-stop
Seychelles (Mahé): where you’d land
- Seychelles International Airport FSIA
Major hub · 9,800 ft runway · 20 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 (light jet) | 4 h | 1,081 kg | $6,219 |
| Airline, economy | 6.3 h | 211 kg | Typically $253–$633 |
| Airline, first / business | 5.8 h | 844 kg | Typically $1,055–$2,533 |
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.