Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time26 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide price£6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter North Ronaldsay to Sanday privately from US$8,000, about 26 min in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — North Ronaldsay (KOI) to Sanday (KOI) and Sanday to North Ronaldsay — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between North Ronaldsay and Sanday is about 0 km (0 miles), or 0 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for North Ronaldsay–Sanday spans US$8,000 – US$11,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (GBP) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 26 min | 23 min – 29 min | £6,300 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (GBP) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 26 min | £6,300 – £8,700 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a North Ronaldsay–Sanday charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom: Kirkwall Airport.
Sanday, United Kingdom: Kirkwall Airport.
| Kirkwall Airport | Kirkwall Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGPA / KOI | EGPA / KOI |
| Longest hard runway | 4,690 ft | 4,690 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Distance from city | 53 km | 38 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,690 ft at Kirkwall Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,190 ft spare |
1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,690 ft spare |
2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,490 ft spare |
2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,790 ft spare |
2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,690 ft spare |
2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,190 ft spare |
1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,490 ft spare |
1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,190 ft spare |
3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,412 ft spare |
3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 490 ft spare |
3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 886 ft short |
4,600 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 240 ft short |
5,926 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 210 ft short |
6,400 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2 ft short |
7,220 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 750 ft short |
7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 610 ft short |
7,800 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 100 ft short |
7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,310 ft short |
14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,110 ft short |
11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,310 ft short |
12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 110 ft short |
11,945 km | Runway too short |
Alternates within range: North Ronaldsay Airport · Sanday Airport · Papa Westray Airport · Eday Airport · Sanday Airport · Stronsay Airport · Eday Airport · North Ronaldsay Airport
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart North Ronaldsay–Sanday when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 26 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The North Ronaldsay to Sanday 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$11,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 26 min in the air over 0 km (0 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day North Ronaldsay–Sanday 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.
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