Charter Nairobi to Sharjah privately from US$61,500, about 4h 49m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Nairobi (NBO) to Sharjah (SHJ) and Sharjah to Nairobi — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Nairobi to Sharjah is roughly 3,575 kilometres — 2,221 miles, or 1,930 nautical miles.
From US$61,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Nairobi to Sharjah (and Sharjah to Nairobi) ranges from US$61,500 for a midsize jet like the Hawker 900XP, up to US$161,500 for a heavy jet such as the Challenger 605. 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. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 49m | 4h 20m – 5h 18m | US$61,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 4h 31m | 4h 04m – 4h 58m | US$85,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 31m | 4h 04m – 4h 58m | US$115,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 49m | US$61,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 4h 36m | US$67,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 31m | US$85,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 31m | US$93,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 36m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 31m | US$115,500 – US$161,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 22m | US$127,000 – US$177,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 22m | US$138,500 – US$194,000 | 13-16 |
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.
The guide range for Nairobi–Sharjah is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules. 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:
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Sharjah International Airport, Dubai International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Sharjah International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKJK / NBO | OMSJ / SHJ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,507 ft | 13,320 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,330 ft | 111 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.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 10,420 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,059 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 9,820 ft spare |
3,700 km 769 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 10,042 ft spare |
3,650 km 819 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 9,120 ft spare |
3,900 km 569 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,744 ft spare |
4,600 km 131 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 8,390 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,457 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 8,420 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,628 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,751 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,880 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 8,020 ft spare |
7,800 km 3,331 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,530 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,320 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,791 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,520 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,320 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,491 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,520 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,476 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
1 further aircraft is omitted: it would need more than one fuel stop over 3,575 km.
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km) · Dubai International Airport (14,590 ft, 17 km) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (12,336 ft, 53 km) · Al Maktoum International Airport (14,764 ft, 60 km) · Al Saqr Field
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 3,575 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Nairobi to Sharjah route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$61,500 – US$161,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 4h 49m gate to gate across the 3,575 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nairobi–Sharjah 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: Sharjah to Nairobi runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
