A private flight from Victoria Falls to Maun typically plans about 1h05–1h25 in a turboprop. It is one of southern Africa’s classic safari transfers: from the Falls to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
- Direct distance177 NM328 km great-circle
- Fastest in the air1h 05mKing Air C90GTx
- Estimates fromUS$ 3,400one-way, 4 passengers
- Aircraft that fit2types priced below
What a private jet from Victoria Falls to Maun costs
Every aircraft below can fly VFA–MUB 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 Victoria Falls — one-way, 4 passengers.
| Aircraft | Class | Seats | Flight time | Estimate, one-way | Exact price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Turboprop | 11 | 1h 23m | US$ 3,400 | |
| King Air C90GTx | Turboprop | 6 | 1h 05m | US$ 5,800 |
Airports on the Victoria Falls–Maun route
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls | FVFA |
VFA |
13,123 ft |
| Maun International AirportMaun | FBMN |
MUB |
6,562 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.
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Which airports serve the route?
Depart from Victoria Falls International (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone (LVI) in Zambia. Maun International (MUB) is where passengers clear Botswana immigration and customs before the hop to a camp airstrip.
Which aircraft fits the route?
The Cessna Grand Caravan and similar turboprops are the natural fit: they carry safari groups efficiently over about 180 nautical miles and many can continue straight to a camp airstrip after formalities. A jet adds little on a sector this short.
Add Kasane if you are visiting Chobe
Kasane is a short hop from Victoria Falls and the gateway to Chobe National Park. A Victoria Falls–Kasane–Maun routing lets you add the Chobe riverfront and still reach the Delta.
Pack for the light aircraft
Light-aircraft transfers to Okavango camps often limit luggage to around 20 kg per person, including hand luggage, in soft bags without wheels. Ask whether excess bags can wait in Maun or travel ahead.
Can you fly straight to the camp?
Camp airstrips are not airports of entry, so passengers coming from Zimbabwe or Zambia first clear Botswana formalities at Maun or Kasane. The same aircraft can often continue to the camp afterwards — ask the operator to price it that way.
How to request a useful quote
Share the travel date, your departure airport (Victoria Falls or Livingstone), passenger count and nationalities, bag count and weights, and the name of your Okavango camp. Ask whether positioning, handling, departure taxes, parking and crew costs are included.
Victoria Falls to Maun 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 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX1h 23m in the air | US$3,400 | US$1,700 | — |
| 4 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX1h 23m in the air | US$3,400 | US$850 | — |
| 8 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX1h 23m in the air | US$3,400 | US$425 | — |
| 12 | Beechcraft 1900D1h 03m in the air | US$39,600 | US$3,300 | US$46,000Gulfstream G450 |
| Trip, 4 passengers | Cheapest suitable aircraft | Estimate | vs one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | US$3,400 | — |
| Return, same day | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | US$5,100 | 1.5× |
| Return after 3 nights | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | US$6,800 | 2.0× |
How much is a private jet from Victoria Falls to Maun for 8 passengers?
About US$3,400 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Cessna Grand Caravan EX (1h 23m in the air), or roughly US$425 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$3,400. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.
How much does a return private jet from Victoria Falls to Maun cost?
For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$5,100 in a Cessna Grand Caravan EX, 1.5 times the one-way estimate of US$3,400. Flying back after three nights costs about US$6,800; 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
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Flight time is an indicative planning range, not a timetable. Final aircraft, permissions, availability and operating terms are confirmed by the licensed carrier.