Private charter between Cairns and Coen starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Cairns (CNS) to Coen (CUQ) and Coen to Cairns — timed and priced alike.
Cairns and Coen lie approximately 447 km apart (278 mi / 242 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Cairns–Coen spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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.
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. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 01m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 58 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 58 min | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Cairns–Coen is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
Coen, Australia: Coen Airport.
| Cairns International Airport | Coen Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBCS / CNS | YCOE / CUQ |
| Longest hard runway | 10,489 ft | 4,107 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 532 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,107 ft at Coen Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,607 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,241 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,107 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,141 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 907 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,207 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,851 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,107 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,607 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,421 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,907 ft spare |
1,480 km 921 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 607 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,141 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 829 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,091 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 93 ft short |
3,900 km 3,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,469 ft short |
4,600 km 4,041 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 823 ft short |
5,926 km 5,367 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 793 ft short |
6,400 km 5,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 585 ft short |
7,220 km 6,661 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,333 ft short |
7,400 km 6,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,193 ft short |
7,800 km 7,241 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 683 ft short |
7,400 km 6,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,893 ft short |
14,260 km 13,701 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,693 ft short |
11,112 km 10,553 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,893 ft short |
12,960 km 12,401 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 693 ft short |
11,945 km 11,386 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Cairns–Coen with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Cairns–Coen is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 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 01m gate to gate across the 447 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cairns–Coen departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Cairns–Coen charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Coen to Cairns runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
