Private Jet Charter Lusaka (LUN) to Mbeya (MBI)

Fly privately from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Songwe Airport (MBI), a 885 km (478 nm) flight, from 1h 24m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,700 all-in.

Distance: 885 km
Fastest: 1h 24m
From: $6,700
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Lusaka to Mbeya?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 53m
Est. price
$10,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 39m
Est. price
$9,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 38m
Est. price
$13,700
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 37m
Est. price
$21,000
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 34m
Est. price
$19,700
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 29m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 31m
Est. price
$6,700
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 53m	Non-stop	$10,400$6,200 – $14,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 39m	Non-stop	$9,700$6,200 – $13,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 38m	Non-stop	$13,700$7,500 – $19,800	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 37m	Non-stop	$21,000$12,200 – $29,700	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 34m	Non-stop	$19,700$12,500 – $26,800	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 29m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 31m	Non-stop	$6,700$4,600 – $8,800	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 Lusaka to Mbeya non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 885 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 00m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 59m
Range: 2,450km

about $13,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 03m
Range: 2,161km

about $14,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 37m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 37m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 36m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Lusaka to Mbeya in local time

Take off from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Songwe Airport (MBI) at about 12:24 local time, after 1h 24m in the air. Mbeya is 1 hour ahead of Lusaka.

Return flight: Mbeya to Lusaka

Empty legs near this route

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

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Lusaka to Mbeya price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $6,300; August is the dearest at about $7,300.

$7.2kDec: about $7,200
$6.5kJan: about $6,500
$6.3kFeb: about $6,300
$6.6kMar: about $6,600
$6.6kApr: about $6,600
$6.6kMay: about $6,600
$7.2kJun: about $7,200
$7.3kJul: about $7,300
$7.3kAug: about $7,300
$6.6kSept: about $6,600
$6.6kOct: about $6,600

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 Lusaka to Mbeya on your date.

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $12,400
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,300

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 29m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 38m door to door

You save 2h 9m each, 8h 37m for the group. The jet costs $2,330 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 Lusaka to Mbeya cost?

$6,700 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $11,200 (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Songwe Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureKenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)Lusaka, Zambia ArrivalSongwe Airport (MBI)Mbeya, Tanzania

Fastest flight time: 1h 24mUp to 19 passengers

Lusaka to Mbeya, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Lusaka to Mbeya cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 885 km flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Mbeya (MBI) range from about $6,700 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 Lusaka to Mbeya by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 24m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Lusaka to Mbeya non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 885 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Lusaka to Mbeya?

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 Lusaka to Mbeya?

About $11,200 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 Lusaka to Mbeya?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,300 and August about $7,300. 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 Lusaka to Mbeya

These jets can fly the 885 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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