Charter Addis Ababa to Lusaka privately from US$54,000, about 4h 04m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lusaka (LUN), and from Lusaka (LUN) back to Addis Ababa (ADD).
The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Lusaka is about 2,934 km (1,823 miles), or 1,584 nautical miles.
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Expect US$54,000 – US$140,000 for a one-way charter between Addis Ababa and Lusaka, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 04m | 3h 40m – 4h 28m | US$54,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 46m | 3h 23m – 4h 09m | US$73,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 04m | US$54,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 01m | US$59,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 51m | US$65,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 46m | US$73,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 46m | US$81,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 51m | US$88,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Harar Meda Airport.
Lusaka, Zambia: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and Lusaka City Airport.
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HAAB / ADD | FLKK / LUN |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 12,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,630 ft | 3,779 ft |
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is at 7,630 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,267 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,488 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 9,567 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,258 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 8,967 ft spare |
3,700 km 32 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,189 ft spare |
3,650 km 18 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,267 ft spare |
3,900 km 232 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 6,891 ft spare |
4,600 km 932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7,537 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,258 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 7,567 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,732 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 7,775 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,027 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,732 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,167 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,132 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 7,677 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,732 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,467 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,592 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 6,667 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,444 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 6,467 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,292 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 7,667 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,277 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Harar Meda Airport (5,940 ft, 37 km) · African Union Heliport · Lusaka City Airport (6,594 ft, 16 km)
Transparent from the start: a clear US$54,000 – US$140,000 range for Addis Ababa–Lusaka, confirmed once we check live availability.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Demand on Addis Ababa–Lusaka comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$54,000 – US$140,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 4h 04m gate to gate across the 2,934 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Addis Ababa–Lusaka departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Addis Ababa–Lusaka charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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