Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Le Cap ➔ Dakar
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,890 km
Average flight time
~7h 11m
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 Le Cap 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 Le Cap – Dakar sector links Cape Town International (FACT) to Blaise Diagne (GOBD) over 6,595 km great-circle, about 7h36 airborne in a Gulfstream G650ER. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Cape Town International (3201 m) and alternate fuel are validated. At this range a Gulfstream G650ER avoids a tech stop and preserves cabin comfort.
Departure and arrival airports
Cape Town International (FACT)
On the departure side, Cape Town International (FACT) serves Le Cap from 33.96°S / 18.60°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by ExecuJet Cape Town; 3201 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Camps Bay / Stellenbosch.
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
- 6,595 km · 3,561 NM
- Estimated block time
- 7h36
- Recommended aircraft
- Gulfstream G650ER (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- ExecuJet Cape Town — Cape Town International (FACT / CPT)
- Arrival FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Departure runway
- 3201 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- 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 Le Cap to Dakar?
About 7h36 block time on a Gulfstream G650ER, for 6,595 km great-circle between FACT and GOBD.
Which aircraft suits Le Cap → 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 Cape Town International?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ExecuJet Cape Town.
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.