Private Jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls

Private jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls: about 2h45–3h30 by midsize jet, Victoria Falls or Livingstone arrival, visas for both sides of the Falls and East-to-Southern Africa circuits.

A private jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls typically plans about 2h45–3h30 in the air in a midsize jet. Light jets and turboprops take longer and may stop for fuel in Malawi or Zambia. It is the link that turns a Tanzania trip into an East-to-Southern Africa circuit.

RouteDAR → VFA
Typical air time2h45–4h20
Planning statusInternational, Tanzania to Zimbabwe
Dar es Salaam skyline in Tanzania
Departure — Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam skyline in Tanzania. Photo: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada. CC BY 2.0. Source
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe with mist rising from the gorge
Arrival — Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Photo: Ian Mackey / Unsplash
Route-specific priority: Decide which side of the Falls you are staying on. Victoria Falls Airport is in Zimbabwe and Livingstone is in Zambia; landing on your side avoids a border crossing by road on arrival day.
  • Direct distance1,032 NM1,911 km great-circle
  • Fastest in the air2h 46mGulfstream G450
  • Estimates fromUS$ 17,400one-way, 4 passengers
  • Aircraft that fit18types priced below
Operators covering Dar es Salaam–Victoria Falls confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls costs

Every aircraft below can fly DAR–VFA non-stop off the runways at both ends. Prices are computed live from aircraft performance, fuel burn, airport fees and the cost of positioning the aircraft to Dar es Salaam — one-way, 4 passengers.

AircraftClassSeatsFlight timeEstimate, one-wayExact price
King Air C90GTx Turboprop 6 5h 25m US$ 17,400
Pilatus PC-12 NG Turboprop 8 4h 30m US$ 18,500
King Air 250 Turboprop 8 4h 14m US$ 25,300
Citation Mustang Light jet 4 4h 21m US$ 28,400
Citation CJ3+ Light jet 7 3h 07m US$ 29,500
King Air 350i Turboprop 10 4h 02m US$ 32,100
Embraer Phenom 300 Light jet 8 2h 55m US$ 32,900
Learjet 45XR Light jet 8 2h 55m US$ 34,600

Airports on the Dar es Salaam–Victoria Falls route

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AirportICAOIATARunway
Julius Nyerere International AirportDar es Salaam HTDA DAR 9,843 ft
Victoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls FVFA VFA 13,123 ft

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*Computed estimate, not a quote. Figures move with aircraft availability, positioning and fuel. Single-engine piston aircraft are left out of route guides — the search tool still prices them if you want the absolute cheapest option. Estimates refresh twice daily.

Which airports serve the route?

Depart from Julius Nyerere International (DAR) — or from Zanzibar if your beach stay is there — and arrive at Victoria Falls International (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone (LVI) in Zambia, where immigration and customs are cleared.

Non-stop or with a fuel stop?

The great-circle distance is about 1,030 nautical miles. Midsize and larger jets fly it non-stop; light jets and turboprops may stop en route.

Visas

Check entry for Zimbabwe and Zambia

If you plan to see both sides of the Falls, check the visa options for both countries for every passenger before you fly — and arrive on the side where most of your activities are.

Building the circuit

A common pattern is the Zanzibar coast or Nyerere National Park, then Victoria Falls, then Chobe or the Okavango. Ask the operator to price the legs together; one aircraft flying the whole circuit can beat separate charters once positioning is counted.

Which aircraft fits the route?

A Citation XLS+ or a super-midsize jet flies non-stop with room for luggage. A light jet with a fuel stop can suit a small group.

How to request a useful quote

Share the travel date, departure airport (Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar), passenger count and nationalities, baggage, the side of the Falls you are staying on and the rest of the itinerary. Ask whether positioning, fuel-stop handling, permits, parking and crew costs are included.

Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls private jet prices by group size and trip

The same route priced for different trips. Charter is sold by the aircraft, not the seat, so the cost per person falls as more people fly, and a return is often far cheaper than two one-ways.

PassengersCheapest suitable aircraftOne-wayPer seatCheapest jet
2King Air C90GTx5h 25m in the airUS$17,400US$8,700US$28,400Citation Mustang
4King Air C90GTx5h 25m in the airUS$17,400US$4,350US$28,400Citation Mustang
8Pilatus PC-12 NG4h 30m in the airUS$18,500US$2,312US$32,900Embraer Phenom 300
12Beechcraft 1900D5h 08m in the airUS$40,600US$3,383US$80,200Embraer Legacy 600
Trip, 4 passengersCheapest suitable aircraftEstimatevs one-way
One-wayKing Air C90GTxUS$17,400—
Return, same dayPilatus PC-12 NGUS$30,1001.7×
Return after 3 nightsPilatus PC-12 NGUS$31,3001.8×

How much is a private jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls for 8 passengers?

About US$18,500 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Pilatus PC-12 NG (4h 30m in the air), or roughly US$2,312 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$17,400. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.

How much does a return private jet from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls cost?

For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$30,100 in a Pilatus PC-12 NG, 1.7 times the one-way estimate of US$17,400. Flying back after three nights costs about US$31,300; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper.

Estimates as of 30 October 2026: whole aircraft in US dollars, including positioning, airport and navigation fees; returns include crew overnight and standby costs or two rotations, whichever is cheaper. The operator confirms the final price. Compare every route in the Africa Private Jet Price Index.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the private flight from Dar es Salaam to Victoria Falls?
Plan about 2h45–3h30 by midsize jet; smaller aircraft take longer, especially with a fuel stop.
Should I land at Victoria Falls or Livingstone?
Land on the side of the Zambezi where you are staying: Victoria Falls Airport for Zimbabwe, Livingstone for Zambia.
Can the flight be non-stop?
Yes, in most midsize and larger jets, subject to payload and weather.
Can I depart from Zanzibar instead?
Yes. Zanzibar has an international airport, so the jet can collect you there directly.
What changes the charter price most?
Where the aircraft is based, the aircraft category, whether a fuel stop is needed, the date and what the aircraft does after the Falls.

Flight time is an indicative planning range, not a timetable. Final aircraft, permissions, availability and operating terms are confirmed by the licensed carrier.