Private charter between Cape Town and Kimberley starts at US$10,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Cape Town (CPT) to Kimberley (KIM) and Kimberley to Cape Town — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Kimberley is about 820 km (509 miles), or 443 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Cape Town to Kimberley (and Kimberley to Cape Town) ranges from US$10,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$29,500 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 (ZAR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 26m | 1h 17m – 1h 35m | R390,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 26m | R390,000 – R550,000 (~US$21,000 – US$29,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 25m | R430,000 – R610,000 (~US$23,000 – US$32,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 22m | R470,000 – R660,000 (~US$25,000 – US$35,500) | 8-10 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Cape Town–Kimberley charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cape Town, South Africa: Cape Town International Airport.
Kimberley, South Africa: Kimberley Airport.
| Cape Town International Airport | Kimberley Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FACT / CPT | FAKM / KIM |
| Longest hard runway | 10,502 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 151 ft | 3,950 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Cape Town to Kimberley can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Cape Town International Airport has 10,502 ft and Kimberley Airport 9,843 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 820 km.
Alternates within range: Stellenbosch Airport (2,492 ft, 20 km) · Morningstar Airfield (2,116 ft, 24 km) · Cape Winelands Airport (2,296 ft, 26 km) · Atlantic Aerodrome (2,900 ft, 43 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Cape Town–Kimberley comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$29,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 26m gate to gate across the 820 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Cape Town–Kimberley departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cape Town–Kimberley 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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