Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Johannesburg ➔ Windhoek
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,380 km
Average flight time
~6h 34m
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 Windhoek 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
Johannesburg → Windhoek: 1,128 km, 1h43 block time, departing Lanseria International (FALA) and arriving Hosea Kutako International (FYWH). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Hosea Kutako International (4500 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
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.
Hosea Kutako International (FYWH)
Hosea Kutako International (FYWH / WDH) is a niche luxury field at 22.48°S / 17.47°E, Namibia. Runway: 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Westair Executive. Helicopter link: Sossusvlei / Swakopmund.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,128 km · 609 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h43
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- ExecuJet Lanseria — Lanseria International (FALA / HLA)
- Arrival FBO
- Westair Executive — Hosea Kutako International (FYWH / WDH)
- Departure runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Sossusvlei / Swakopmund
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector Afrique du Sud → Namibie: 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 Windhoek?
About 1h43 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,128 km great-circle between FALA and FYWH.
Which aircraft suits Johannesburg → Windhoek?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4500 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 → Namibie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.