Charter Sambava to Maroantsetra privately from US$8,000, about 41 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Sambava (SVB) to Maroantsetra (WMN) and Maroantsetra to Sambava — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Sambava and Maroantsetra is about 139 km (86 miles), or 75 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Sambava and Maroantsetra, 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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Sambava, Madagascar: Sambava Airport.
Maroantsetra, Madagascar: Maroantsetra Airport.
| Sambava Airport | Maroantsetra Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FMNS / SVB | FMNR / WMN |
| Longest hard runway | 4,577 ft | 4,265 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 9 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,265 ft at Maroantsetra Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,765 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,626 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,265 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,065 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,006 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,365 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,265 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,726 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,765 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,806 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,065 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,306 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 765 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 987 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,476 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 65 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,726 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,311 ft short |
4,600 km 4,426 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 665 ft short |
5,926 km 5,752 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 635 ft short |
6,400 km 6,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 427 ft short |
7,220 km 7,046 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,175 ft short |
7,400 km 7,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,035 ft short |
7,800 km 7,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 525 ft short |
7,400 km 7,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,735 ft short |
14,260 km 14,086 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,535 ft short |
11,112 km 10,938 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,735 ft short |
12,960 km 12,786 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 535 ft short |
11,945 km 11,771 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Sambava–Maroantsetra sector leaves when you do.
The Sambava to Maroantsetra 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.
About 41 min gate to gate over 139 km (86 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Sambava–Maroantsetra departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Sambava–Maroantsetra charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Maroantsetra to Sambava runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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