Charter Johannesburg to Kimberley privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kimberley (KIM), and from Kimberley (KIM) back to Johannesburg (JNB).
Johannesburg and Kimberley lie approximately 454 km apart (282 mi / 245 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Johannesburg to Kimberley (and Kimberley to Johannesburg) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (ZAR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | R180,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | R210,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | R150,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | R180,000 – R250,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | R200,000 – R280,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | R220,000 – R300,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | R210,000 – R290,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 58 min | R220,000 – R320,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 min | R240,000 – R350,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (ZAR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | R150,000 – R210,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | R170,000 – R220,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Every Johannesburg–Kimberley 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Johannesburg, South Africa: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Rand Airport, Grand Central Airport, Brakpan Airport, Lanseria International Airport and Springs Airfield.
Kimberley, South Africa: Kimberley Airport.
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | Kimberley Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FAOR / JNB | FAKM / KIM |
| Longest hard runway | 14,495 ft | 9,843 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,558 ft | 3,950 ft |
O.R. Tambo International Airport is at 5,558 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Johannesburg to Kimberley can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. O.R. Tambo International Airport has 14,495 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 454 km.
Alternates within range: Rand Airport (5,617 ft, 15 km) · Grand Central Airport (6,004 ft, 20 km) · Brakpan Airport (5,902 ft, 12 km) · Lanseria International Airport (9,996 ft, 39 km)
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Johannesburg to Kimberley.
Travel Johannesburg–Kimberley with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Demand on Johannesburg–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$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 454 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Johannesburg–Kimberley 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: Kimberley to Johannesburg runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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