Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Praia ➔ Genève
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~6,720 km
Average flight time
~8h 12m
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 Genève 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 Genève Cointrin (LSGG) removes connections entirely: 4,436 km non-stop in 5h19. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Genève Cointrin (3900 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel.
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.
Genève Cointrin (LSGG)
On the arrival side, Genève Cointrin (LSGG) serves Genève from 46.23°N / 6.10°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Jet Aviation Geneva; 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 4,436 km · 2,395 NM
- Estimated block time
- 5h19
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 8X (Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- ASA Executive Praia — Nelson Mandela International (GVNP / RAI)
- Arrival FBO
- Jet Aviation Geneva — Genève Cointrin (LSGG / GVA)
- Departure runway
- 2100 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Arrival runway
- 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Cap-Vert → Suisse: 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 Genève?
About 5h19 block time on a Falcon 8X, for 4,436 km great-circle between GVNP and LSGG.
Which aircraft suits Praia → Genève?
A Falcon 8X (Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3900 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?
International sector Cap-Vert → Suisse: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

