Private charter between Brisbane and Darwin starts at US$52,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Brisbane (BNE) ⇄ Darwin (DRW) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Brisbane to Darwin is roughly 2,850 kilometres — 1,771 miles, or 1,539 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Brisbane–Darwin spans US$52,500 – US$137,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 58m | 3h 34m – 4h 22m | A$80,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 41m | 3h 19m – 4h 03m | A$110,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 58m | A$80,000 – A$110,000 (~US$52,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 55m | A$89,000 – A$110,000 (~US$58,000 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 45m | A$96,000 – A$110,000 (~US$63,000 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 41m | A$110,000 – A$150,000 (~US$72,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 41m | A$120,000 – A$150,000 (~US$79,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 45m | A$130,000 – A$150,000 (~US$86,500 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
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.
The guide range for Brisbane–Darwin is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane International Airport and RAAF Base Amberley.
Darwin, Australia: Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin.
| Brisbane International Airport | Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBBN / BNE | YPDN / DRW |
| Longest hard runway | 11,680 ft | 11,004 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 103 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,804 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,383 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,104 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,153 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,504 ft spare |
3,700 km 137 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,726 ft spare |
3,650 km 87 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,804 ft spare |
3,900 km 337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,428 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,037 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,074 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,104 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,312 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,657 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,564 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,704 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,237 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,214 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,004 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,697 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,204 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,549 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,004 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,397 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,204 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,382 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: RAAF Base Amberley (9,997 ft, 49 km) · Brisbane Archerfield Airport (4,859 ft, 24 km) · Redcliffe Airport · Caboolture Airport · Delissaville Airport · Emkaytee (Unlic) Airport · Palmer Airport · Robertson Barracks Heliport (59 ft, 10 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Brisbane and Darwin is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Brisbane–Darwin trip to about 3h 58m gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Brisbane and Darwin.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$52,500 – US$137,000 range for Brisbane–Darwin, confirmed once we check live availability.
Brisbane–Darwin is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$52,500 – US$137,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 3h 58m gate to gate over 2,850 km (1,771 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Brisbane–Darwin 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.
