Private jet cost
Sydney → Nairobi
A private flight from Sydney to Nairobi covers 6,558 nautical miles (12,146 km) and takes about 27h 28m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $106K – $158K one-way — about $33,000 per seat.
6,558 nm
Great-circle distance
27h 28m
Flight time (turboprop)
28.5h vs 17.9h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
3,944 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1215 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 | 5 fuel stops | 27h 28m | $106K – $158K | $166K – $221K | $172K – $234K | $33,000 | 3,944 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 23h 16m | $106K – $151K | $166K – $213K | $172K – $227K | $32,077 | 4,455 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 18h 55m | $119K – $174K | $187K – $244K | $195K – $261K | $36,640 | 6,788 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 17h 27m | $146K – $213K | $228K – $298K | $237K – $319K | $44,813 | 9,605 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 16h 03m | $166K – $243K | $259K – $340K | $269K – $365K | $51,153 | 10,756 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 00m | $195K – $305K | $303K – $424K | $315K – $456K | $62,421 | 12,563 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 14h 26m | $237K – $370K | $369K – $516K | $384K – $555K | $75,877 | 16,576 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 18m | $381K – $693K | $594K – $966K | $615K – $1,031K | $134,175 | 32,959 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–Nairobi 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
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 (turboprop) | 28.5 h | 3,944 kg | $33,000 |
| Airline, economy | 17.9 h | 1215 kg | Typically $1,457–$3,644 |
| Airline, first / business | 17.4 h | 4858 kg | Typically $6,073–$14,575 |
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.