Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 02m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceA$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Brisbane to Port Macquarie privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ), and from Port Macquarie (PQQ) back to Brisbane (BNE).
Brisbane and Port Macquarie lie approximately 451 km apart (280 mi / 244 nm) on a direct routing.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Brisbane to Port Macquarie (and Port Macquarie to Brisbane) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | 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 02m | 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 | 59 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+ | 59 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 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 55 min | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 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 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Brisbane and Port Macquarie are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Port Macquarie, Australia: Port Macquarie Airport and Kempsey Airport.
| Brisbane International Airport | Port Macquarie Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBBN / BNE | YPMQ / PQQ |
| Longest hard runway | 11,680 ft | 5,203 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 12 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,236 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,203 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,136 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,616 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,303 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,846 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,203 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,416 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,003 ft spare |
1,480 km 916 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,703 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,136 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,003 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,336 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 373 ft short |
4,600 km 4,036 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 273 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,362 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 303 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 511 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 237 ft short |
7,400 km 6,836 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 97 ft short |
7,800 km 7,236 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 413 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,836 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
14,260 km 13,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 597 ft short |
11,112 km 10,548 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
12,960 km 12,396 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 403 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,381 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport · Kempsey Airport (5,413 ft, 41 km) · Taree Airport (4,934 ft, 60 km) · Camden Haven Airport · South West Rocks Airport
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Brisbane–Port Macquarie charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Demand on Brisbane–Port Macquarie comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 02m gate to gate across the 451 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 Brisbane–Port Macquarie departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Brisbane–Port Macquarie charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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