Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Dakar ➔ Dubaï
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,390 km
Average flight time
~5h 21m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Dakar and Dubaï 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
Dakar → Dubaï: 7,563 km, 8h40 block time, departing Blaise Diagne (GOBD) and arriving Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Dubaï Al Maktoum (4500 m runway). A helicopter connection to Burj Al Arab Helipad can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Blaise Diagne (GOBD)
On the departure side, Blaise Diagne (GOBD) serves Dakar from 14.67°N / 17.07°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by AIBD Executive Handling; 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Almadies / Saly.
Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW)
On the arrival side, Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW) serves Dubaï from 24.89°N / 55.16°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by DC Aviation Al-Futtaim; 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Burj Al Arab Helipad.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 7,563 km · 4,083 NM
- Estimated block time
- 8h40
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Arrival FBO
- DC Aviation Al-Futtaim — Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW / DWC)
- Departure runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Burj Al Arab Helipad
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Sénégal → Émirats Arabes Unis: 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 Dakar to Dubaï?
About 8h40 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 7,563 km great-circle between GOBD and OMDW.
Which aircraft suits Dakar → Dubaï?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Blaise Diagne?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from AIBD Executive Handling.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Sénégal → Émirats Arabes Unis: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

