Charter Bamako to Nairobi privately from US$100,000, about 6h 22m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Bamako (BKO) to Nairobi (NBO), and from Nairobi (NBO) back to Bamako (BKO).
The straight-line distance between Bamako and Nairobi is about 5,186 km (3,223 miles), or 2,800 nautical miles.
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Expect US$100,000 – US$265,000 for a one-way charter between Bamako and Nairobi, depending on the aircraft — a heavy jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. With seating for 12-16, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 6h 22m | 5h 44m – 7h 00m | US$151,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 6h 22m | US$151,000 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 6h 10m | US$166,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 6h 10m | US$181,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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.
On Bamako–Nairobi, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bamako, Mali: Modibo Keita International Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Modibo Keita International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | GABS / BKO | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,498 ft | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,247 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.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,998 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,783 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,220 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,833 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,298 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,583 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,922 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,883 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,568 ft spare |
5,926 km 557 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,598 ft spare |
6,400 km 83 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,806 ft spare |
7,220 km 737 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,058 ft spare |
7,400 km 917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,198 ft spare |
7,800 km 1,317 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,708 ft spare |
7,400 km 917 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,498 ft spare |
14,260 km 7,777 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,698 ft spare |
11,112 km 4,629 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,498 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,477 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,698 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,462 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 5,186 km.
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 6h 22m to your destination. That's the full journey.
The Bamako to Nairobi route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$100,000 – US$265,000 one-way — from a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 6h 22m gate to gate across the 5,186 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Heavy Jet. We lead with a heavy jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bamako–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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
