Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time39 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Ablow to Loh/Linua privately from US$8,000, about 39 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Ablow (MTV) ⇄ Loh/Linua (ZGU) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Ablow to Loh/Linua is roughly 63 kilometres — 39 miles, or 34 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Ablow and Loh/Linua, 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. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
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 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:
Ablow, Vanuatu: Mota Lava Airport.
Loh/Linua, Vanuatu: Gaua Island Airport.
| Mota Lava Airport | Gaua Island Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSA / MTV | NVSQ / ZGU |
| Longest hard runway | — | — |
| Surface | Coral | Grass |
| Field elevation | 63 ft | 100 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 142 km |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km 1,721 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km 2,621 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km 2,101 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km 2,331 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km 2,821 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km 1,901 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km 1,401 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km 3,621 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km 3,571 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km 3,821 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km 4,521 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km 5,847 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km 6,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km 7,141 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km 7,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km 7,721 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km 7,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km 14,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km 11,033 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km 12,881 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km 11,866 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Sola Airport · Gaua Island Airport · Mota Lava Airport · Sola Airport
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Ablow to Loh/Linua.
Pets are welcome on every Ablow–Loh/Linua charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
The Ablow to Loh/Linua route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 39 min gate to gate across the 63 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Ablow–Loh/Linua 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.