Dar es Salaam to Lusaka Private Jet from US$13,000

A private jet from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka covers about 1,500 km in roughly 2h 20m–3h 10m. Plan around DAR to LUN and a light or midsize jet, subject to payload, permits, runway, weather and live availability.

Distance≈ 1,500 km

Time2h 20m–3h 10m

AirportsDAR → LUN

Aircraftlight or midsize jet

Departure — Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam skyline in Tanzania.Photo: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0. Source.

Destination — Lusaka. Lusaka city view in Zambia.Photo: Alex Mukuka, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source.

Direct distance811 NM1,502 km great-circle
Fastest in the air2h 17mGulfstream G450
Estimates fromUS$ 13,000one-way, 4 passengers
Aircraft that fit17types priced below

Operators covering Dar es Salaam–Lusaka confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka costs

Every aircraft below can fly DAR–LUN 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.

Aircraft	Class	Seats	Flight time	Estimate, one-way
Pilatus PC-12 NG	Turboprop	8	3h 37m	US$ 13,000
King Air C90GTx	Turboprop	6	3h 44m	US$ 16,100
King Air 250	Turboprop	8	3h 25m	US$ 18,400
Citation Mustang	Light jet	4	2h 55m	US$ 24,400
Citation CJ3+	Light jet	7	2h 32m	US$ 28,600
King Air 350i	Turboprop	10	3h 15m	US$ 31,100
Beechcraft 1900D	Turboprop	18	3h 31m	US$ 32,000
Embraer Phenom 300	Light jet	8	2h 23m	US$ 32,000

Airports on the Dar es Salaam–Lusaka route

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Airport	ICAO	IATA	Runway
Julius Nyerere International AirportDar es Salaam	`HTDA`	`DAR`	9,843 ft
Kenneth Kaunda International AirportLusaka	`FLLS`	`LUN`	12,998 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.

Why this route earns a guide

This is an under-served mining, logistics, development and regional-management link. It is not a generic city pair: the useful itinerary depends on the operating detail below.

Airport decision

Julius Nyerere International and Kenneth Kaunda International are the expected pair.

Quote factors for this mission

The live price reflects positioning, passenger and baggage load, date, handling, permits, parking, crew duty and whether the aircraft waits. Send the exact airport pair, onward transfer and return plan—not only the two city names.

Direct answers

How long is the flight?

Approximately 2h 20m–3h 10m nonstop; winds, routing and aircraft can change the final block time.

Which airports are used for a private jet from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

DAR and LUN are the planning pair. Julius Nyerere International and Kenneth Kaunda International are the expected pair.

What aircraft is suitable for a private jet from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka?

A light or midsize jet is the starting point, then the operator validates payload, runway and conditions.

What should be confirmed before quoting?

compare aircraft waiting with a separate recovery for short visits.

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Dar es Salaam to Lusaka 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.

Passengers	Cheapest suitable aircraft	One-way	Per seat	Cheapest jet
2	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 37m in the air	US$13,000	US$6,500	US$24,400Citation Mustang
4	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 37m in the air	US$13,000	US$3,250	US$24,400Citation Mustang
8	Pilatus PC-12 NG3h 37m in the air	US$13,000	US$1,625	US$32,000Embraer Phenom 300
12	Beechcraft 1900D3h 31m in the air	US$32,000	US$2,666	US$78,500Embraer Legacy 600

Trip, 4 passengers	Cheapest suitable aircraft	Estimate	vs one-way
One-way	Pilatus PC-12 NG	US$13,000	—
Return, same day	King Air C90GTx	US$25,300	1.9×
Return after 3 nights	Pilatus PC-12 NG	US$25,500	2.0×

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

About US$13,000 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Pilatus PC-12 NG (3h 37m in the air), or roughly US$1,625 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$13,000. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.

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

For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$25,300 in a King Air C90GTx, 1.9 times the one-way estimate of US$13,000. Flying back after three nights costs about US$25,500; 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.