Charter New Plymouth to Palmerston North privately from US$8,000, about 47 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from New Plymouth (NPL) to Palmerston North (PMR), and from Palmerston North (PMR) back to New Plymouth (NPL).
As the crow flies, New Plymouth to Palmerston North is roughly 191 kilometres — 119 miles, or 103 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from New Plymouth to Palmerston North (and Palmerston North to New Plymouth) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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 (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 47 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 45 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 40 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 39 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a New Plymouth–Palmerston North charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
New Plymouth, New Zealand: New Plymouth Airport.
Palmerston North, New Zealand: RNZAF Base Ohakea and Palmerston North Airport.
| New Plymouth Airport | Palmerston North Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZNP / NPL | NZPM / PMR |
| Longest hard runway | 4,298 ft | 6,240 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | UNK |
| Field elevation | 97 ft | 151 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 23 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,298 ft at New Plymouth Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,798 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,561 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,298 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,461 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,098 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,941 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,398 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,171 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,298 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,661 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,798 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,741 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,098 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,241 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 798 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,461 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,020 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,411 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 98 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,661 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,278 ft short |
4,600 km 4,361 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 632 ft short |
5,926 km 5,687 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 602 ft short |
6,400 km 6,161 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 394 ft short |
7,220 km 6,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,142 ft short |
7,400 km 7,161 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,002 ft short |
7,800 km 7,561 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 492 ft short |
7,400 km 7,161 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,702 ft short |
14,260 km 14,021 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,502 ft short |
11,112 km 10,873 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,702 ft short |
12,960 km 12,721 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 502 ft short |
11,945 km 11,706 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Hawera Airport · Oaonui Heliport · Palmerston North Airport (6,240 ft, 0 km) · Wanganui Airport (4,521 ft, 64 km) · Feilding Airport (3,376 ft, 7 km) · Dannevirke Aerodrome
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most New Plymouth–Palmerston North quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between New Plymouth and Palmerston North is built around your itinerary.
Demand on New Plymouth–Palmerston North 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 47 min gate to gate over 191 km (119 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day New Plymouth–Palmerston North departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our New Plymouth–Palmerston North charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Palmerston North to New Plymouth runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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