Fly private between Hervey Bay and Gladstone from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Hervey Bay (HVB) ⇄ Gladstone (GLT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Hervey Bay and Gladstone lie approximately 232 km apart (144 mi / 125 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Hervey Bay–Gladstone 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 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 | 43 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Hervey Bay, Australia: Hervey Bay Airport and Maryborough Airport.
Gladstone, Australia: Gladstone Airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekend leisure route, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay → Gladstone | 7 | 37 min | 31 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (4), Beech Super King Air (3) |
| Gladstone → Hervey Bay | 19 | 36 min | — | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (10), Beech Super King Air (9) |
26 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
26 business-aviation flights were tracked between Hervey Bay and Gladstone from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.5 a week, on 26 separate days.
0% were jets and 100% turboprops. 7 flights set out from the Hervey Bay side and 19 from the Gladstone side.
Busiest full month: March 2026 (7 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Hervey Bay | Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) – 21 flights; Maryborough Airport (MBH) – 5 flights |
| Gladstone | Gladstone Airport (GLT) – 26 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 | Gladstone Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YHBA / HVB | YGLA / GLT |
| Longest hard runway | 6,561 ft | 5,364 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 60 ft | 64 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,864 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,364 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,164 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,464 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,120 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,364 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,864 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,164 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,864 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,086 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,360 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,164 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 212 ft short |
4,600 km 4,310 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 434 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,636 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 464 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,110 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 672 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,930 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 76 ft short |
7,400 km 7,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 64 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 574 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,110 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
14,260 km 13,970 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 436 ft short |
11,112 km 10,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
12,960 km 12,670 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 564 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Maryborough Airport (5,207 ft, 27 km) · Pacific Haven Airport · Childers Airport · Rainbow Beach Airport · Old Station Airfield · Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site · Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad
Pets are welcome on every Hervey Bay–Gladstone charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Hervey Bay–Gladstone sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Hervey Bay–Gladstone 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$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 52 min gate to gate over 232 km (144 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Hervey Bay–Gladstone charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 26 business-aviation flights between Hervey Bay and Gladstone – about 0.5 a week, flown on 26 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and March 2026 the busiest full month (7 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) – 21 flights; Maryborough Airport (MBH) – 5 flights on the Hervey Bay side, and Gladstone Airport (GLT) – 26 flights on the Gladstone side.
0% of the tracked flights were jets and 100% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Beechcraft Super King Air 350.
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