Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 47m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$11,500 – US$16,000
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Port Moresby to Vanimo privately from US$11,500, about 1h 47m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Port Moresby (POM) to Vanimo (VAI), and from Vanimo (VAI) back to Port Moresby (POM).
Port Moresby and Vanimo lie approximately 996 km apart (619 mi / 538 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$11,500 – US$33,500 for a one-way charter between Port Moresby and Vanimo, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 47m | 1h 36m – 1h 58m | US$11,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 41m | 1h 31m – 1h 51m | US$16,500 | 6-8 |
| Midsize Jet | 1h 39m | 1h 29m – 1h 49m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 47m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 44m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 41m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 41m | US$16,500 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 38m | US$18,000 – US$25,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 33m | US$20,000 – US$27,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 39m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 38m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 34m | US$29,000 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
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.
Charter pricing on Port Moresby–Vanimo moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea: Vanimo Airport.
Choose your wheels-up time — Port Moresby–Vanimo runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The 1h 47m airborne is uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$11,500 – US$33,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Port Moresby–Vanimo is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,500 – US$33,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 47m airborne across the 996 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Midsize Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Port Moresby–Vanimo 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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