Private charter between Amboseli National Park and Nairobi starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Amboseli National Park (ASV) to Nairobi (NBO) and Nairobi to Amboseli National Park — timed and priced alike.
Amboseli National Park and Nairobi lie approximately 152 km apart (94 mi / 82 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Amboseli National Park–Nairobi spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Amboseli National Park–Nairobi quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Amboseli National Park, Kenya: Amboseli Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Amboseli Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKAM / ASV | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | 3,284 ft | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,755 ft | 5,330 ft |
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is at 5,330 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,284 ft at Amboseli Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,784 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,284 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 84 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 384 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 284 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,710 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,784 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,084 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 216 ft short |
3,700 km 3,510 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,460 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 916 ft short |
3,900 km 3,710 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,292 ft short |
4,600 km 4,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,646 ft short |
5,926 km 5,736 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,616 ft short |
6,400 km 6,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,408 ft short |
7,220 km 7,030 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,156 ft short |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,016 ft short |
7,800 km 7,610 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,506 ft short |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,716 ft short |
14,260 km 14,070 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,516 ft short |
11,112 km 10,922 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,716 ft short |
12,960 km 12,770 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,516 ft short |
11,945 km 11,755 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Amboseli National Park and Nairobi.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Amboseli National Park–Nairobi is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 43 min gate to gate across the 152 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Amboseli National Park–Nairobi charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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