Fly private between Lubumashi and Nairobi from US$23,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Lubumashi (FBM) to Nairobi (NBO), and from Nairobi (NBO) back to Lubumashi (FBM).
As the crow flies, Lubumashi to Nairobi is roughly 1,543 kilometres — 959 miles, or 833 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lubumashi–Nairobi spans US$23,000 – US$63,500: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 20m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 18m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 13m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 10m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 10m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 13m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 9-12 |
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 Lubumashi–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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Lubumashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lubumbashi International Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Lubumbashi International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FZQA / FBM | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,623 ft | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,295 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 16 aircraft we quote for Lubumashi to Nairobi can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lubumbashi International Airport has 10,623 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. At 1,543 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Lubumashi–Nairobi when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 2h 20m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide pricing on Lubumashi–Nairobi is published clearly: US$23,000 – US$63,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The Lubumashi to Nairobi route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 20m gate to gate across the 1,543 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lubumashi–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.
