Charter Ahe to Papeete privately from US$8,000, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Ahe (AHE) ⇄ Papeete (PPT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Ahe and Papeete lie approximately 499 km apart (310 mi / 269 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Ahe to Papeete (and Papeete to Ahe) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 24m | 1h 16m – 1h 32m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 24m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 19m | 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.
On Ahe–Papeete, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Ahe, French Polynesia: Ahe Airport.
Papeete, French Polynesia: Fa'a'ā International Airport.
| Ahe Airport | Fa'a'ā International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTHE / AHE | NTAA / PPT |
| Longest hard runway | 4,068 ft | 11,360 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 11 ft | 5 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,068 ft at Ahe Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,568 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,068 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 868 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,168 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,068 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,568 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,868 ft spare |
1,480 km 856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 568 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 790 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,026 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 132 ft short |
3,900 km 3,276 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,508 ft short |
4,600 km 3,976 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 862 ft short |
5,926 km 5,302 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 832 ft short |
6,400 km 5,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 624 ft short |
7,220 km 6,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,372 ft short |
7,400 km 6,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,232 ft short |
7,800 km 7,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 722 ft short |
7,400 km 6,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,932 ft short |
14,260 km 13,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,732 ft short |
11,112 km 10,488 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,932 ft short |
12,960 km 12,336 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 732 ft short |
11,945 km 11,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Manihi Airport (3,051 ft, 20 km) · Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km)
Pets are welcome on every Ahe–Papeete charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Ahe–Papeete is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 06m gate to gate over 499 km (310 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Ahe–Papeete departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Ahe–Papeete charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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