Private charter between Adelaide and Kingscote starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Adelaide (ADL) to Kingscote (KGC) and Kingscote to Adelaide — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Adelaide to Kingscote is roughly 125 kilometres — 78 miles, or 68 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Adelaide and Kingscote, 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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 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 | 34 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 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.
Every Adelaide–Kingscote quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide International Airport and RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Kingscote, Australia: Kingscote Airport.
| Adelaide International Airport | Kingscote Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPAD / ADL | YKSC / KGC |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 4,600 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 24 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,600 ft at Kingscote Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,100 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,600 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,400 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,023 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,700 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,253 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,600 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,100 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,400 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,100 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,322 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 400 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 976 ft short |
4,600 km 4,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 330 ft short |
5,926 km 5,769 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 300 ft short |
6,400 km 6,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 92 ft short |
7,220 km 7,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 840 ft short |
7,400 km 7,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 700 ft short |
7,800 km 7,643 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 190 ft short |
7,400 km 7,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,400 ft short |
14,260 km 14,103 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,200 ft short |
11,112 km 10,955 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,400 ft short |
12,960 km 12,803 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft short |
11,945 km 11,788 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Edinburgh (8,399 ft, 28 km) · Adelaide Parafield Airport (4,429 ft, 19 km) · Gawler Airport · Aldinga Airport (2,515 ft, 38 km) · Parndana Airport · Penneshaw Airport
Those 39 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Adelaide to Kingscote.
Demand on Adelaide–Kingscote 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$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 39 min gate to gate over 125 km (78 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Adelaide–Kingscote 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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