Charter Barcaldine to Longreach privately from US$8,000, about 37 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Barcaldine (BCI) to Longreach (LRE), and from Longreach (LRE) back to Barcaldine (BCI).
As the crow flies, Barcaldine to Longreach is roughly 106 kilometres — 66 miles, or 57 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Barcaldine–Longreach 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 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 | 33 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 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.
On Barcaldine–Longreach, 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Barcaldine, Australia: Barcaldine Airport.
Longreach, Australia: Longreach Airport.
| Barcaldine Airport | Longreach Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBAR / BCI | YLRE / LRE |
| Longest hard runway | 5,591 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 878 ft | 627 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,091 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,667 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,591 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,391 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,691 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,277 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,591 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,091 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,847 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,391 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,091 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,313 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,517 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,391 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 15 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 661 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,793 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 691 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 899 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,087 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 151 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 291 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,667 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 801 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
14,260 km 14,127 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 209 ft short |
11,112 km 10,979 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 409 ft short |
12,960 km 12,827 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 791 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,812 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Aramac Airport · Maneroo Airport
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Demand on Barcaldine–Longreach comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 37 min gate to gate over 106 km (66 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Barcaldine–Longreach 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.
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