Private charter between Cairns and Pormpuraaw starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Cairns (CNS) to Pormpuraaw (EDR), and from Pormpuraaw (EDR) back to Cairns (CNS).
As the crow flies, Cairns to Pormpuraaw is roughly 495 kilometres — 307 miles, or 267 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Cairns–Pormpuraaw spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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.
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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | A$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 05m | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 04m | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 02m | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 02m | A$17,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 01m | A$18,000 – A$26,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | A$20,000 – A$28,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 23m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 19m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Charter pricing on Cairns–Pormpuraaw 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cairns, Australia: Cairns International Airport.
Pormpuraaw, Australia: Pormpuraaw Airport.
| Cairns International Airport | Pormpuraaw Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YBCS / CNS | YPMP / EDR |
| Longest hard runway | 10,489 ft | 4,462 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 10 ft | 10 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,462 ft at Pormpuraaw Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,962 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,181 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,462 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,081 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,262 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,561 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,562 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,791 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,462 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,962 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,361 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,262 ft spare |
1,480 km 861 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 962 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,081 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,184 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,031 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 262 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,281 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,114 ft short |
4,600 km 3,981 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 468 ft short |
5,926 km 5,307 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 438 ft short |
6,400 km 5,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 230 ft short |
7,220 km 6,601 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 978 ft short |
7,400 km 6,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 838 ft short |
7,800 km 7,181 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 328 ft short |
7,400 km 6,781 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,538 ft short |
14,260 km 13,641 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,338 ft short |
11,112 km 10,493 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,538 ft short |
12,960 km 12,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 338 ft short |
11,945 km 11,326 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Mareeba Airport (4,938 ft, 41 km) · Atherton Airport · Yalkulka Airport · Green Island Helipad · Kowanyama Airport (4,528 ft, 67 km) · Southwell Airport
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No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Cairns–Pormpuraaw sector leaves when you do.
Those 1h 05m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Cairns–Pormpuraaw 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.
Roughly 1h 05m gate to gate across the 495 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Cairns–Pormpuraaw 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.
Of course: Pormpuraaw to Cairns runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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