Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Abidjan ➔ Dakar
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,080 km
Average flight time
~1h 19m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Abidjan and Dakar aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Between Abidjan and Dakar our desk plans 1,778 km in 2h23, heavy jet category. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Abidjan. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP)
On the departure side, Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP) serves Abidjan from 5.26°N / 3.93°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aéria Executive Handling; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Plateau / Assinie.
Blaise Diagne (GOBD)
Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS) is a major business field at 14.67°N / 17.07°W, Senegal. Runway: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: AIBD Executive Handling. Helicopter link: Almadies / Saly.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,778 km · 960 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h23
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aéria Executive Handling — Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (DIAP / ABJ)
- Arrival FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Departure runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Almadies / Saly
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Côte d'Ivoire → Sénégal: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Abidjan to Dakar?
About 2h23 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,778 km great-circle between DIAP and GOBD.
Which aircraft suits Abidjan → Dakar?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Félix-Houphouët-Boigny?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aéria Executive Handling.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Côte d'Ivoire → Sénégal: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.