Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Praia ➔ Lagos

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

Estimated distance

~2,280 km

Average flight time

~2h 47m

Recommended aircraft

Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Praia and Lagos 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

Between Praia and Lagos our desk plans 3,068 km in 3h52, heavy jet category. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Praia. Onward helicopter transfer available to Victoria Island / Ikoyi.

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.

Lagos Murtala Muhammed (DNMM)

Lagos Murtala Muhammed (DNMM / LOS) is a major business field at 6.58°N / 3.32°E, Nigeria. Runway: 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Evergreen Apple Nigeria. Helicopter link: Victoria Island / Ikoyi.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 3,068 km · 1,657 NM
Estimated block time: 3h52
Recommended aircraft: Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
Departure FBO: ASA Executive Praia — Nelson Mandela International (GVNP / RAI)
Arrival FBO: Evergreen Apple Nigeria — Lagos Murtala Muhammed (DNMM / LOS)
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: Victoria Island / Ikoyi

Seasonality & slots

Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.

Customs & formalities

International sector Cap-Vert → Nigéria: 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 Lagos?

About 3h52 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 3,068 km great-circle between GVNP and DNMM.

Which aircraft suits Praia → Lagos?

A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) 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?