Charter Melbourne to Nandi privately from US$65,500, about 4h 51m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Melbourne (MEL) to Nandi (NAN) and Nandi to Melbourne — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Nandi is about 3,866 km (2,402 miles), or 2,087 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Melbourne–Nandi spans US$65,500 – US$171,500: from a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 51m | 4h 22m – 5h 20m | US$90,000 | 9-12 |
| Heavy Jet | 4h 51m | 4h 22m – 5h 20m | US$122,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 4h 51m | US$90,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 4h 51m | US$99,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 4h 57m | US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 4h 51m | US$122,500 – US$171,500 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 4h 42m | US$135,000 – US$188,500 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 4h 42m | US$147,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
Nandi, Fiji: Nadi International Airport.
| Melbourne Airport | Nadi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMML / MEL | NFFN / NAN |
| Longest hard runway | 11,998 ft | 10,739 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 434 ft | 59 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,239 ft spare |
3,700 km 1,133 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,461 ft spare |
3,650 km 1,183 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,539 ft spare |
3,900 km 933 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,163 ft spare |
4,600 km 233 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,809 ft spare |
5,926 km 1,093 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,839 ft spare |
6,400 km 1,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,047 ft spare |
7,220 km 2,387 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,299 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,439 ft spare |
7,800 km 2,967 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,949 ft spare |
7,400 km 2,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,739 ft spare |
14,260 km 9,427 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,939 ft spare |
11,112 km 6,279 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,739 ft spare |
12,960 km 8,127 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,939 ft spare |
11,945 km 7,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 3,866 km.
Alternates within range: Melbourne Essendon Airport (6,302 ft, 9 km) · Melbourne Avalon International Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km) · RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base (4,508 ft, 30 km) · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (4,380 ft, 41 km) · Treasure Island Seaplane Base · Castaway Island Seaplane Base · Korolevu Seaplane Base · Vomo Heliport
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
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 Melbourne–Nandi sector leaves when you do.
Those 4h 51m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Melbourne to Nandi route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$65,500 – US$171,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a super midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 4h 51m gate to gate over 3,866 km (2,402 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Super Midsize Jet, Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a super midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Melbourne–Nandi departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Nandi to Melbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
