Fly private between Aurukun and Coen from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Aurukun (AUU) ⇄ Coen (CUQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Aurukun to Coen is roughly 157 kilometres — 98 miles, or 85 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Aurukun–Coen spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Aurukun and Coen? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Aurukun, Australia: Aurukun Airport.
Coen, Australia: Coen Airport.
| Aurukun Airport | Coen Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YAUR / AUU | YCOE / CUQ |
| Longest hard runway | — | 4,107 ft |
| Surface | PER | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 31 ft | 532 ft |
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 2,607 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,107 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,503 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 907 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,983 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,207 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,213 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,107 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,703 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,607 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,783 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,907 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,283 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 607 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,503 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 829 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,453 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 93 ft short |
3,900 km 3,703 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,469 ft short |
4,600 km 4,403 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 823 ft short |
5,926 km 5,729 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 793 ft short |
6,400 km 6,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 585 ft short |
7,220 km 7,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,333 ft short |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,193 ft short |
7,800 km 7,603 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 683 ft short |
7,400 km 7,203 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,893 ft short |
14,260 km 14,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,693 ft short |
11,112 km 10,915 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,893 ft short |
12,960 km 12,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 693 ft short |
11,945 km 11,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Wathanin Airport · Watson River Airport · Kendall River Airport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Aurukun–Coen quote requests within 60 minutes.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Aurukun and Coen is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 157 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Aurukun to Coen 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$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 43 min gate to gate across the 157 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Aurukun–Coen 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.
Of course: Coen to Aurukun runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
