Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Windhoek ➔ Dakar
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~8,180 km
Average flight time
~9h 59m
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 Windhoek 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
Windhoek → Dakar: 5,587 km, 6h37 block time, departing Hosea Kutako International (FYWH) and arriving Blaise Diagne (GOBD). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Blaise Diagne (3500 m runway). A helicopter connection to Almadies / Saly can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Hosea Kutako International (FYWH)
On the departure side, Hosea Kutako International (FYWH) serves Windhoek from 22.48°S / 17.47°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Westair Executive; 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Sossusvlei / Swakopmund.
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
- 5,587 km · 3,017 NM
- Estimated block time
- 6h37
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 8X (Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Westair Executive — Hosea Kutako International (FYWH / WDH)
- Arrival FBO
- AIBD Executive Handling — Blaise Diagne (GOBD / DSS)
- Departure runway
- 4500 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 Namibie → 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 Windhoek to Dakar?
About 6h37 block time on a Falcon 8X, for 5,587 km great-circle between FYWH and GOBD.
Which aircraft suits Windhoek → Dakar?
A Falcon 8X (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 Hosea Kutako International?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Westair Executive.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Namibie → Sénégal: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.