Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Dakar ➔ London
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,420 km
Average flight time
~10h 16m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Dakar and London 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 – London sector links Blaise Diagne (GOBD) to London Farnborough (EGLF) over 4,323 km great-circle, about 5h12 airborne in a Falcon 8X. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at London Farnborough (2440 m runway). A helicopter connection to London Heliport (Battersea) 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.
London Farnborough (EGLF)
London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB) is a ultra-hub at 51.27°N / 0.77°W, United Kingdom. Runway: 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: TAG Farnborough. Helicopter link: London Heliport (Battersea).
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 4,323 km · 2,334 NM
- Estimated block time
- 5h12
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 8X (Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Arrival FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Departure runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- London Heliport (Battersea)
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Sénégal → Royaume-Uni: 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 London?
About 5h12 block time on a Falcon 8X, for 4,323 km great-circle between GOBD and EGLF.
Which aircraft suits Dakar → London?
A Falcon 8X (Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2440 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 → Royaume-Uni: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.