Charter Hervey Bay to Maroochydore privately from US$8,000, about 40 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Hervey Bay (HVB) to Maroochydore (MCY) and Maroochydore to Hervey Bay — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Hervey Bay and Maroochydore is about 143 km (89 miles), or 77 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Hervey Bay–Maroochydore spans US$8,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Hervey Bay–Maroochydore 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:
Hervey Bay, Australia: Hervey Bay Airport and Maryborough Airport.
Maroochydore, Australia: Sunshine Coast Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 02:00 UTC.
Maroochydore→Hervey Bay runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay → Maroochydore | 44 | 26 min | 20 min | Beech Super King Air (24), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (10), Learjet 45 (5), Cessna Citation Ultra (2) |
| Maroochydore → Hervey Bay | 17 | 29 min | — | Beech Super King Air (5), Learjet 45 (4), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (4) |
61 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
61 business-aviation flights were tracked between Hervey Bay and Maroochydore from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.2 a week, on 48 separate days.
26% were jets and 74% turboprops. 44 flights set out from the Hervey Bay side and 17 from the Maroochydore side.
Busiest full month: May 2026 (14 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Wednesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Hervey Bay | Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) – 58 flights; Maryborough Airport (MBH) – 3 flights |
| Maroochydore | Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) – 61 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Hervey Bay Airport | Sunshine Coast Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YHBA / HVB | YBSU / MCY |
| Longest hard runway | 6,561 ft | 9,186 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 60 ft | 15 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Hervey Bay to Maroochydore can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Hervey Bay Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,561 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 561 ft to spare. The leg is 143 km.
Alternates within range: Maryborough Airport (5,207 ft, 27 km) · Pacific Haven Airport · Childers Airport · Rainbow Beach Airport · Gympie Airport (4,600 ft, 51 km) · Noosa Airport · Caloundra Airport · Caboolture Airport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Hervey Bay and Maroochydore is built around your itinerary.
Those 40 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Hervey Bay–Maroochydore 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$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 40 min gate to gate over 143 km (89 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Hervey Bay–Maroochydore departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Hervey Bay–Maroochydore charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Maroochydore to Hervey Bay runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 61 business-aviation flights between Hervey Bay and Maroochydore – about 1.2 a week, flown on 48 different days. Wednesday was the busiest day of the week and May 2026 the busiest full month (14 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) – 58 flights; Maryborough Airport (MBH) – 3 flights on the Hervey Bay side, and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) – 61 flights on the Maroochydore side.
26% of the tracked flights were jets and 74% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beech Super King Air.
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