Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Dakar ➔ Sal
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,500 km
Average flight time
~7h 56m
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 Sal 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 → Sal: 670 km, 1h11 block time, departing Blaise Diagne (GOBD) and arriving Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC). We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Dakar. A helicopter connection to Santa Maria / Boa Vista 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.
Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC)
On the arrival side, Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC) serves Sal from 16.74°N / 22.95°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by ASA Executive Sal; 3270 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Santa Maria / Boa Vista.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 670 km · 362 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h11
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Arrival FBO
- ASA Executive Sal — Amílcar Cabral International (GVAC / SID)
- Departure runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3270 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Santa Maria / Boa Vista
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Sénégal → Cap-Vert: 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 Sal?
About 1h11 block time on a Phenom 300, for 670 km great-circle between GOBD and GVAC.
Which aircraft suits Dakar → Sal?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3270 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 → Cap-Vert: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.