Midsize Jet
- Passengers7-9
- Flight time3h 12m
- Range3,900 km
- Guide priceUS$44,000 – US$61,500
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Auckland and Port Vila from US$30,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Auckland (AKL) to Port Vila (VLI) and Port Vila to Auckland — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Auckland and Port Vila is about 2,239 km (1,391 miles), or 1,209 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Auckland–Port Vila spans US$30,500 – US$84,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 12m | 2h 53m – 3h 31m | US$44,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 58m | 2h 40m – 3h 16m | US$60,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 12m | US$44,000 – US$61,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 10m | US$48,500 – US$67,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 02m | US$53,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 58m | US$60,000 – US$84,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 58m | US$66,000 – US$92,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 02m | US$72,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
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 across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland International Airport and RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
| Auckland International Airport | Bauerfield International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZAA / AKL | NVVV / VLI |
| Longest hard runway | 11,926 ft | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 23 ft | 70 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,330 ft spare |
2,180 km 619 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,630 ft spare |
2,410 km 389 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,030 ft spare |
3,700 km 901 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,252 ft spare |
3,650 km 851 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,330 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,101 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,954 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,801 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,600 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,127 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,630 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,601 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,838 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,421 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,090 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,601 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,230 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,001 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,740 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,601 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,461 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,730 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,313 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,161 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,730 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,146 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (6,665 ft, 29 km) · Ardmore Airport (4,630 ft, 17 km) · Drury Airfield · Waiheke Island Aerodrome · Siwo Airport
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Choose your wheels-up time — Auckland–Port Vila runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 2,239 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Auckland–Port Vila is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$30,500 – US$84,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 12m gate to gate over 2,239 km (1,391 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Auckland–Port Vila charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Port Vila to Auckland runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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