Private Jet from Windhoek to Maun

Plan a private jet from Windhoek to Maun: 1h25–1h50 typical air time, airport guidance, aircraft fit, permits, baggage and quote factors.

A private jet from Windhoek to Maun typically plans about 1h25–1h50 in the air. The final time and nonstop capability depend on aircraft, routing, winds, passenger load and reserve fuel. This guide is designed for Namibia–Botswana safari combinations, private groups and conservation travel.

RouteWDH → MUB
Typical air time1h25–1h50
Planning statusInternational; live quote required
Namibian landscape reached through Windhoek
Departure: Windhoek. Airport and handler are confirmed for the selected aircraft.
Okavango Delta landscape reached through Maun in Botswana
Arrival: Maun. Ground transport should be tied to the actual aircraft arrival.
Route-specific priority: Soft bags and individual baggage weights must match any onward safari aircraft; the international sector cannot be planned in isolation.
  • Direct distance366 NM678 km great-circle
  • Fastest in the air1h 44mKing Air 250
  • Estimates fromUS$ 5,400one-way, 4 passengers
  • Aircraft that fit4types priced below
Operators covering Windhoek–Maun confirm the price and availability by email, usually within a few hours.

What a private jet from Windhoek to Maun costs

Every aircraft below can fly WDH–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 Windhoek — one-way, 4 passengers.

AircraftClassSeatsFlight timeEstimate, one-wayExact price
Cessna Grand Caravan EX Turboprop 11 2h 34m US$ 5,400
Pilatus PC-12 NG Turboprop 8 1h 49m US$ 11,700
King Air C90GTx Turboprop 6 1h 52m US$ 14,800
King Air 250 Turboprop 8 1h 44m US$ 19,400

Airports on the Windhoek–Maun route

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AirportICAOIATARunway
Hosea Kutako International AirportWindhoek FYWH WDH 15,010 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.

Which airports serve Windhoek to Maun?

The normal planning points are Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Maun International Airport (MUB). The operator reconfirms runway suitability, operating hours, parking, fuel, handler acceptance and the correct terminal or FBO before the flight is released.

Why charter this route?

This route often joins a safari itinerary rather than standing alone. The international jet, lodge transfer, safari aircraft and baggage rules should be planned as one chain so the shortest sector does not become the weak link.

Which aircraft works best?

A light or midsize jet can cover the airport-to-airport leg. If the itinerary continues to a bush airstrip, a separate turboprop may be required and its baggage limits can govern the whole trip.

Plan the continuation before departure

Confirm the final hotel, lodge, boat, helicopter or smaller-aircraft transfer before the jet leaves. Share soft-bag requirements and individual baggage weights with every operator in the chain.

Operational focus

Design one baggage rule for the whole safari

The jet may accept more than the lodge aircraft. Confirm the Maun transfer, onward airstrip, soft-bag dimensions and per-person weights before departure so bags do not become stranded between sectors.

Permits, handling and timing

This is an international sector. Passenger documents, landing permissions where required, customs and immigration arrangements must be confirmed before operational release. Permit lead time, slots, parking and fuel can change with the date and airport. A useful quotation states what is confirmed, what remains subject to authority approval and how long the price is valid.

How to request an accurate quote

Provide the travel date, local departure time, passenger count, nationalities, baggage pieces and sizes, the desired city-arrival time, return plan and any catering, mobility, security or equipment requirements. Ask whether repositioning, handling, permits, taxes, parking, crew expenses and de-icing or special services are included.

Windhoek 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.

PassengersCheapest suitable aircraftOne-wayPer seatCheapest jet
2Cessna Grand Caravan EX2h 34m in the airUS$5,400US$2,700—
4Cessna Grand Caravan EX2h 34m in the airUS$5,400US$1,350—
8Cessna Grand Caravan EX2h 34m in the airUS$5,400US$675—
12Beechcraft 1900D1h 47m in the airUS$48,400US$4,033US$53,900Gulfstream G450
Trip, 4 passengersCheapest suitable aircraftEstimatevs one-way
One-wayCessna Grand Caravan EXUS$5,400—
Return, same dayCessna Grand Caravan EXUS$10,3001.9×
Return after 3 nightsCessna Grand Caravan EXUS$10,3001.9×

How much is a private jet from Windhoek to Maun for 8 passengers?

About US$5,400 one-way for the whole aircraft in a Cessna Grand Caravan EX (2h 34m in the air), or roughly US$675 per seat. For two passengers the cheapest option is US$5,400. These are live estimates including positioning, airport and navigation fees.

How much does a return private jet from Windhoek to Maun cost?

For four passengers, a same-day return costs about US$10,300 in a Cessna Grand Caravan EX, 1.9 times the one-way estimate of US$5,400. Flying back after three nights costs about US$10,300; the engine compares keeping the aircraft and crew with you against two separate rotations and uses the cheaper.

Estimates as of 31 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 Windhoek to Maun?
Plan approximately 1h25–1h50 in the air. The flight plan, winds, aircraft and airport procedures determine the final figure.
Can this route be flown nonstop?
Often yes with a suitable aircraft, but nonstop approval is mission-specific. Payload, weather, alternate fuel and runway performance must all work on the travel day.
Which airport should I request in Windhoek?
Start with Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Where a city has more than one practical airport, the operator compares handling, road transfer and aircraft suitability before confirmation.
What documents are needed?
Valid travel documents and advance passenger details are required. Visa, health and entry rules depend on nationality and itinerary and must be checked before travel.
What changes the charter price most?
Aircraft type and position, travel date, passenger load, airport charges, permits, parking, crew time and whether the aircraft waits or returns empty are the principal variables.
Can the aircraft wait for a same-day return?
Possibly. The quote should compare waiting with a later aircraft or overnight crew plan, subject to parking, operating hours and crew-duty limits.

Flight time is a planning range, not a timetable. Airport assignment, permissions, handling and passenger requirements are verified for every charter.