Private charter between Bujumbura and Nairobi starts at US$10,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO) and Nairobi to Bujumbura — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Bujumbura to Nairobi is roughly 874 kilometres — 543 miles, or 472 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Bujumbura to Nairobi (and Nairobi to Bujumbura) ranges from US$10,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$31,000 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 30m | 1h 21m – 1h 39m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 30m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 29m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 26m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 8-10 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Bujumbura–Nairobi charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. 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:
Bujumbura, Burundi: Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HBBA / BJM | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 2,582 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.
All 19 aircraft we quote for Bujumbura to Nairobi can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport has 11,811 ft and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 13,507 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 874 km.
Alternates within range: Gitega Airport · 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.
Our team responds to Bujumbura–Nairobi quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 30m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Bujumbura–Nairobi is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 30m gate to gate over 874 km (543 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bujumbura–Nairobi departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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.
