Charter Nairobi to Lodwar privately from US$8,000, about 1h 26m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Nairobi (NBO) to Lodwar (LOK), and from Lodwar (LOK) back to Nairobi (NBO).
Nairobi and Lodwar lie approximately 515 km apart (320 mi / 278 nm) on a direct routing.
From KSh1,040,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Nairobi to Lodwar (and Lodwar to Nairobi) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, 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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 26m | 1h 17m – 1h 35m | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 26m | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 21m | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Nairobi–Lodwar 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:
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Lodwar, Kenya: Lodwar Airport.
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Lodwar Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKJK / NBO | HKLO / LOK |
| Longest hard runway | 13,507 ft | 3,281 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,330 ft | 1,715 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 departure.
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,281 ft at Lodwar Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,281 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,056 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 81 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,536 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 381 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 281 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,081 ft spare |
1,480 km 836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 219 ft short |
3,700 km 3,056 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,006 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 919 ft short |
3,900 km 3,256 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,295 ft short |
4,600 km 3,956 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,649 ft short |
5,926 km 5,282 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,619 ft short |
6,400 km 5,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,411 ft short |
7,220 km 6,576 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,159 ft short |
7,400 km 6,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,019 ft short |
7,800 km 7,156 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,509 ft short |
7,400 km 6,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
14,260 km 13,616 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,519 ft short |
11,112 km 10,468 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
12,960 km 12,316 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,519 ft short |
11,945 km 11,301 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Nairobi–Lodwar, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Nairobi–Lodwar charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
The Nairobi to Lodwar route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 26m gate to gate across the 515 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nairobi–Lodwar charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Nairobi–Lodwar 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.
