Charter Babo to Sorong privately from US$8,000, about 1h 00m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Babo (BXB) ⇄ Sorong (SOQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Babo and Sorong is about 301 km (187 miles), or 162 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Babo and Sorong, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (IDR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | Rp129,600,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | Rp153,900,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | Rp129,600,000 – Rp178,200,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | Rp145,800,000 – Rp194,400,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | Rp153,900,000 – Rp218,700,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | Rp170,100,000 – Rp243,000,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | Rp186,300,000 – Rp259,200,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Babo–Sorong moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Babo, Indonesia: Babo Airport.
Sorong, Indonesia: Domine Eduard Osok Airport.
| Babo Airport | Domine Eduard Osok Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | WASO / BXB | WASS / SOQ |
| Longest hard runway | 4,280 ft | 6,070 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 10 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,280 ft at Babo Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,780 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,280 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,080 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,803 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,380 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,033 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,280 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,523 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,780 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,603 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,080 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,103 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 780 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,002 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,273 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 80 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,523 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,296 ft short |
4,600 km 4,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 650 ft short |
5,926 km 5,549 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 620 ft short |
6,400 km 6,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 412 ft short |
7,220 km 6,843 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,160 ft short |
7,400 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,020 ft short |
7,800 km 7,423 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 510 ft short |
7,400 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,720 ft short |
14,260 km 13,883 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,520 ft short |
11,112 km 10,735 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,720 ft short |
12,960 km 12,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 520 ft short |
11,945 km 11,568 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Stenkol Airport (1,969 ft, 49 km)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Babo–Sorong, confirmed once we check live availability.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Babo to Sorong.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Babo to Sorong route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 00m gate to gate across the 301 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Babo–Sorong departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
