Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Praia ➔ Dakar

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~6,520 km

Average flight time

~7h 57m

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 Praia 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

Chartering privately between Nelson Mandela International (GVNP) and Blaise Diagne (GOBD) removes connections entirely: 691 km non-stop in 1h12. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Praia. Onward helicopter transfer available to Almadies / Saly.

Departure and arrival airports

Nelson Mandela International (GVNP)

Nelson Mandela International (GVNP / RAI) is a niche luxury field at 14.92°N / 23.49°W, Cape Verde. Runway: 2100 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: ASA Executive Praia. Helicopter link: Santiago / Fogo.

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: 691 km · 373 NM
Estimated block time: 1h12
Recommended aircraft: Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
Departure FBO: ASA Executive Praia — Nelson Mandela International (GVNP / RAI)
Arrival FBO: AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
Departure runway: 2100 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
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 Cap-Vert → 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 Praia to Dakar?

About 1h12 block time on a Phenom 300, for 691 km great-circle between GVNP and GOBD.

Which aircraft suits Praia → Dakar?

A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.

How fast can we depart from Nelson Mandela International?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from ASA Executive Praia.

What about customs and formalities?