Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Dakar ➔ Johannesburg
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,920 km
Average flight time
~2h 20m
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 Dakar and Johannesburg 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
The Dakar – Johannesburg sector links Blaise Diagne (GOBD) to Lanseria International (FALA) over 6,640 km great-circle, about 7h39 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. Boarding at AIBD Executive Handling, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Sandton / Pretoria.
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.
Lanseria International (FALA)
Lanseria International (FALA / HLA) is a major business field at 25.94°S / 27.93°E, South Africa. Runway: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: ExecuJet Lanseria. Helicopter link: Sandton / Pretoria.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 6,640 km · 3,585 NM
- Estimated block time
- 7h39
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Arrival FBO
- ExecuJet Lanseria — Lanseria International (FALA / HLA)
- Departure runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Sandton / Pretoria
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Sénégal → Afrique du Sud: 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 Johannesburg?
About 7h39 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 6,640 km great-circle between GOBD and FALA.
Which aircraft suits Dakar → Johannesburg?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
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 → Afrique du Sud: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.