Private jet cost
Tokyo → Johannesburg
A private flight from Tokyo to Johannesburg covers 7,312 nautical miles (13,541 km) and takes about 30h 55m in a turboprop. For 4 passengers, expect roughly $120K – $178K one-way — about $37,160 per seat.
7,312 nm
Great-circle distance
30h 55m
Flight time (turboprop)
31.9h vs 19.5h
Door-to-door, private vs airline
4,438 kg
CO₂ per passenger (economy ≈ 1354 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 | 30h 55m | $120K – $178K | $187K – $249K | $193K – $262K | $37,160 | 4,438 kg |
| Very light jet Phenom 100, Vision Jet, HondaJet · up to 5 seats | 7 fuel stops | 25h 19m | $114K – $163K | $179K – $230K | $185K – $244K | $34,686 | 4,845 kg |
| Light jet Phenom 300E, CJ4, PC-24 · up to 7 seats | 4 fuel stops | 20h 43m | $130K – $189K | $203K – $266K | $211K – $283K | $39,903 | 7,432 kg |
| Midsize jet Citation XLS, Praetor 500, Learjet 75 · up to 8 seats | 3 fuel stops | 19h 10m | $159K – $233K | $248K – $326K | $257K – $347K | $48,966 | 10,547 kg |
| Super-midsize jet Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Longitude · up to 9 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 42m | $182K – $267K | $283K – $373K | $294K – $398K | $56,119 | 11,854 kg |
| Large jet Challenger 650, Falcon 2000, G450 · up to 12 seats | 2 fuel stops | 17h 21m | $227K – $354K | $355K – $495K | $367K – $527K | $72,687 | 14,534 kg |
| Ultra-long-range jet G650ER, Global 7500, Falcon 8X · up to 14 seats | 1 fuel stop | 15h 58m | $261K – $408K | $406K – $568K | $421K – $607K | $83,614 | 18,342 kg |
| VIP airliner BBJ, ACJ320neo · up to 19 seats | 1 fuel stop | 16h 57m | $419K – $764K | $653K – $1,065K | $674K – $1,130K | $147,873 | 36,486 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 Tokyo–Johannesburg non-stop
Tokyo: where you’d land
- Tokyo Haneda Airport RJTT
Major hub · 11,024 ft runway · 30 min to centre · customs · 24h - Narita International Airport RJAA
Major hub · 13,123 ft runway · 70 min to centre · customs
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 (turboprop) | 31.9 h | 4,438 kg | $37,160 |
| Airline, economy | 19.5 h | 1354 kg | Typically $1,625–$4,062 |
| Airline, first / business | 19 h | 5416 kg | Typically $6,771–$16,249 |
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.