Private Jet Charter Mpaka (SHO) to Richards Bay (RCB)

Fly privately from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) to Richards Bay Airport (RCB), a 267 km (144 nm) flight, from 42m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,100 all-in.

Distance: 267 km
Fastest: 42m
From: $4,100
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Mpaka to Richards Bay?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
51m
Est. price
$7,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
47m
Est. price
$6,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
46m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
46m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
45m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
44m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 02m
Est. price
$4,100
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	51m	Non-stop	$7,500$3,300 – $11,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	47m	Non-stop	$6,900$3,400 – $10,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	46m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	46m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	45m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	44m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 02m	Non-stop	$4,100$2,000 – $6,200	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 Mpaka to Richards Bay non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 267 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: 1h 11m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 53m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax: 6
Time: 58m
Range: 2,100km

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 46m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 46m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 46m
Range: 6,075km

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

Mpaka to Richards Bay in local time

Take off from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Richards Bay Airport (RCB) at about 10:42 local time, after 42m in the air. Richards Bay is on the same time as Mpaka.

Return flight: Richards Bay to Mpaka

Empty legs near this route

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Mpaka to Richards Bay price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $3,900; January is the dearest at about $4,600.

$4.6kDec: about $4,600
$4.6kJan: about $4,600
$4.5kFeb: about $4,500
$4.1kMar: about $4,100
$4.1kApr: about $4,100
$3.9kMay: about $3,900
$3.9kJun: about $3,900
$4.1kJul: about $4,100
$4.1kAug: about $4,100
$4.1kSept: about $4,100
$4.1kOct: about $4,100

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 Mpaka to Richards Bay on your date.

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My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $10,400
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

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 23m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 51m door to door

You save 2h 28m each, 9h 52m for the group. The jet costs $1,580 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 Mpaka to Richards Bay cost?

$4,100 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $6,200 (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 King Mswati III International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Richards Bay Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureKing Mswati III International Airport (SHO)Mpaka, Eswatini ArrivalRichards Bay Airport (RCB)Richards Bay, South Africa

Fastest flight time: 42mUp to 19 passengers

Mpaka to Richards Bay, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Mpaka to Richards Bay cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 267 km flight from Mpaka (SHO) to Richards Bay (RCB) range from about $4,100 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 Mpaka to Richards Bay by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 42m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Mpaka to Richards Bay non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 267 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Mpaka to Richards Bay?

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 Mpaka to Richards Bay?

About $6,200 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 Mpaka to Richards Bay?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $3,900 and January about $4,600. 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 Mpaka to Richards Bay

These jets can fly the 267 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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