Charter Adelaide to Whyalla privately from US$8,000, about 52 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Adelaide (ADL) to Whyalla (WYA) and Whyalla to Adelaide — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Whyalla is about 230 km (143 miles), or 124 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Adelaide–Whyalla spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 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 | 43 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 42 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Adelaide–Whyalla moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Adelaide, Australia: Adelaide International Airport and RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Whyalla, Australia: Whyalla Airport and Port Augusta Airport.
| Adelaide International Airport | Whyalla Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPAD / ADL | YWHA / WYA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 5,531 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 41 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,031 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,512 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,531 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,412 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,331 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,631 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,122 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,531 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,031 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,692 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,331 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,192 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,031 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,412 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,253 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,362 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,331 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,612 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 45 ft short |
4,600 km 4,312 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 601 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,638 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 631 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 839 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,932 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 91 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 231 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,512 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 741 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,112 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 469 ft short |
14,260 km 13,972 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 269 ft short |
11,112 km 10,824 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 469 ft short |
12,960 km 12,672 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 731 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,657 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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) · Port Augusta Airport (5,413 ft, 64 km) · Port Pirie Airport (3,422 ft, 49 km) · El Alamein Landing
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Adelaide–Whyalla 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.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Adelaide–Whyalla is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
Roughly 52 min gate to gate across the 230 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Adelaide–Whyalla departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Adelaide–Whyalla charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Whyalla to Adelaide runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
