Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time38 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$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.
Fly private between Sola and Loh/Linua from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Sola (SLH) to Loh/Linua (ZGU), and from Loh/Linua (ZGU) back to Sola (SLH).
The straight-line distance between Sola and Loh/Linua is about 41 km (26 miles), or 22 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Sola–Loh/Linua 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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 38 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 37 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Sola and Loh/Linua? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Sola, Vanuatu: Sola Airport.
Loh/Linua, Vanuatu: Gaua Island Airport.
| Sola Airport | Gaua Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSC / SLH | NVSQ / ZGU |
| Longest hard runway | — | — |
| Surface | Grass | Grass |
| Field elevation | 7 ft | 100 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 142 km |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km 1,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km 2,648 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km 2,128 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km 2,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km 2,848 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km 1,928 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km 1,428 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km 3,648 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km 3,598 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km 3,848 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km 4,548 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km 5,874 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km 6,348 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km 7,168 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km 7,348 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km 7,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km 7,348 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km 14,208 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km 11,060 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km 12,908 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km 11,893 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Gaua Island Airport · Mota Lava Airport · Mota Lava Airport · Sola Airport
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$11,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Sola to Loh/Linua.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Sola–Loh/Linua is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 38 min gate to gate over 41 km (26 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Sola–Loh/Linua 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.
Of course: Loh/Linua to Sola runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.