Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Johannesburg ➔ Dakar
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,220 km
Average flight time
~5h 09m
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 Johannesburg 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
The Johannesburg – Dakar sector links Lanseria International (FALA) to Blaise Diagne (GOBD) over 6,640 km great-circle, about 7h39 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Johannesburg. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Lanseria International (FALA)
On the departure side, Lanseria International (FALA) serves Johannesburg from 25.94°S / 27.93°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by ExecuJet Lanseria; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Sandton / Pretoria.
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
- 6,640 km · 3,585 NM
- Estimated block time
- 7h39
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- ExecuJet Lanseria — Lanseria International (FALA / HLA)
- 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 Afrique du Sud → 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 Johannesburg to Dakar?
About 7h39 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 6,640 km great-circle between FALA and GOBD.
Which aircraft suits Johannesburg → Dakar?
A Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Lanseria International?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ExecuJet Lanseria.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Afrique du Sud → Sénégal: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.