Private charter between Noumea and Koumac starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Noumea (NOU) to Koumac (KOC), and from Koumac (KOC) back to Noumea (NOU).
As the crow flies, Noumea to Koumac is roughly 260 kilometres — 162 miles, or 141 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Noumea and Koumac, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
What determines the price between Noumea and Koumac? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Noumea, New Caledonia: La Tontouta International Airport.
Koumac, New Caledonia: Koumac Airport.
| La Tontouta International Airport | Koumac Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NWWW / NOU | NWWK / KOC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,663 ft | 3,616 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 52 ft | 42 ft |
| Distance from city | 19 km | in the city |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,616 ft at Koumac Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,116 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,616 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 416 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,855 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 716 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 616 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,116 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,416 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 116 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 338 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 584 ft short |
3,900 km 3,575 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,960 ft short |
4,600 km 4,275 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,314 ft short |
5,926 km 5,601 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,284 ft short |
6,400 km 6,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,076 ft short |
7,220 km 6,895 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,824 ft short |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,684 ft short |
7,800 km 7,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,174 ft short |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,384 ft short |
14,260 km 13,935 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,184 ft short |
11,112 km 10,787 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,384 ft short |
12,960 km 12,635 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,184 ft short |
11,945 km 11,620 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nouméa Magenta Airport (4,101 ft, 19 km) · Oua Tom Airport · Méridien Heliport
Pets are welcome on every Noumea–Koumac charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Noumea–Koumac sector leaves when you do.
The Noumea to Koumac route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 00m gate to gate across the 260 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Noumea–Koumac 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.
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