Charter Tongoa Island to Port Vila privately from US$8,000, about 35 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Tongoa Island (TGH) ⇄ Port Vila (VLI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Tongoa Island to Port Vila is roughly 93 kilometres — 58 miles, or 50 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Tongoa Island and Port Vila, 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Every Tongoa Island–Port Vila quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Tongoa Island, Vanuatu: Tongoa Airport.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
| Tongoa Airport | Bauerfield International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVST / TGH | NVVV / VLI |
| Longest hard runway | — | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 443 ft | 70 ft |
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 7,030 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 6,530 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,330 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,630 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,293 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 5,530 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,783 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,863 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 7,330 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,363 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,030 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,583 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,252 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,533 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,330 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,783 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,954 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,600 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,809 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,630 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,838 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,103 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,090 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,230 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,740 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,143 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,730 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,995 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,843 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,730 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,828 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Siwo Airport · Valesdir Airport · Lamen Bay Airport · Uléi Airport · Siwo Airport
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Tongoa Island–Port Vila when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 35 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Tongoa Island–Port Vila comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 35 min gate to gate over 93 km (58 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 Tongoa Island–Port Vila 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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