Private jet cost
Sydney → Kigali
A private flight from Sydney to Kigali covers 6,850 nautical miles (12,687 km) and takes about 29h 16m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $114K – $169K one-way — about $35,277 per seat.
6,850 nm
Great-circle distance
29h 16m
Flight time (turboprop)
30.3h vs 18.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,201 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1269 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 | 6 fuel stops | 29h 16m | $114K – $169K | $178K – $237K | $183K – $249K | $35,277 | 4,201 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 24h 04m | $109K – $156K | $171K – $220K | $177K – $233K | $33,089 | 4,606 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 19h 37m | $123K – $180K | $193K – $253K | $201K – $270K | $37,906 | 7,038 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 18h 07m | $151K – $221K | $236K – $309K | $245K – $330K | $46,424 | 9,971 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 42m | $172K – $252K | $268K – $353K | $279K – $378K | $53,080 | 11,182 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 38m | $202K – $317K | $315K – $441K | $327K – $473K | $64,903 | 13,084 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 02m | $247K – $384K | $384K – $536K | $399K – $575K | $78,878 | 17,261 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 57m | $396K – $720K | $617K – $1,005K | $638K – $1,070K | $139,490 | 34,328 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 Sydney–Kigali non-stop
Sydney: where you’d land
- Bankstown Airport YSBK
Business-aviation airport · 4,646 ft runway · 35 min to centre · customs - Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport YSSY
Major hub · 13,000 ft runway · 20 min to centre · customs
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) | 30.3 h | 4,201 kg | $35,277 |
| Airline, economy | 18.5 h | 1269 kg | Typically $1,522–$3,806 |
| Airline, first / business | 18 h | 5075 kg | Typically $6,344–$15,224 |
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.