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Private Jet Charter East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN)

Fly privately from King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Upington Airport (UTN), a 812 km (438 nm) flight, from 1h 19m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,400 all-in.

Distance
812 km
Fastest
1h 19m
From
$6,400
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for East London to Upington?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 45m
    Est. price
    $10,000

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 33m
    Est. price
    $9,300

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 32m
    Est. price
    $13,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 31m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 28m
    Est. price
    $19,200

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 24m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    2h 21m
    Est. price
    $6,400

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly East London to Upington non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 812 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
2h 47m

about $8,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 51m

about $12,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 55m

about $14,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 31m

about $19,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 31m

about $26,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 30m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

East London to Upington in local time

Take off from King Phalo Airport (ELS) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Upington Airport (UTN) at about 11:19 local time, after 1h 19m in the air. Upington is on the same time as East London.

Return flight: Upington to East London

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near East London or Upington right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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East London to Upington price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $6,000; December is the dearest at about $7,200.
  1. Dec: about $7,200
  2. Jan: about $7,000
  3. Feb: about $6,900
  4. Mar: about $6,300
  5. Apr: about $6,300
  6. May: about $6,000
  7. Jun: about $6,000
  8. Jul: about $6,300
  9. Aug: about $6,300
  10. Sept: about $6,300
  11. Oct: about $6,300

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for East London to Upington on your date.

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$12,800
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,200

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 21m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 32m door to door

You save 2h 11m each, 8h 46m for the group. The jet costs $2,220 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from East London to Upington cost?

$6,400 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $10,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at King Phalo Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Upington Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureKing Phalo Airport (ELS)East London, South AfricaArrivalUpington Airport (UTN)Upington, South Africa
Fastest flight time: 1h 19mUp to 19 passengers

East London to Upington, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from East London to Upington cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 812 km flight from East London (ELS) to Upington (UTN) range from about $6,400 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from East London to Upington by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 19m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly East London to Upington non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 812 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from East London to Upington?
Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from East London to Upington?
About $10,600 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from East London to Upington?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $6,000 and December about $7,200. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for East London to Upington

These jets can fly the 812 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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