Private charter between Christchurch and Hokitika starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Christchurch (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK), and from Hokitika (HKK) back to Christchurch (CHC).
The straight-line distance between Christchurch and Hokitika is about 152 km (95 miles), or 82 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Christchurch–Hokitika 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 37 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch International Airport.
Hokitika, New Zealand: Hokitika Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Christchurch: Christchurch (CHC); Hokitika: Greymouth Airport (GMN).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch → Hokitika | 78 | 31 min | 26 min | Beech Super King Air (78) |
| Hokitika → Christchurch | 25 | 30 min | — | Beech Super King Air (25) |
103 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Christchurch International Airport | Hokitika Airfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZCH / CHC | NZHK / HKK |
| Longest hard runway | 10,787 ft | 4,311 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 123 ft | 146 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,311 ft at Hokitika Airfield, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,811 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,311 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,111 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,990 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,411 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,311 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,710 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,811 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,111 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 811 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,033 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,460 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 111 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,710 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,265 ft short |
4,600 km 4,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 619 ft short |
5,926 km 5,736 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 589 ft short |
6,400 km 6,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 381 ft short |
7,220 km 7,030 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,129 ft short |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 989 ft short |
7,800 km 7,610 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 479 ft short |
7,400 km 7,210 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,689 ft short |
14,260 km 14,070 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,489 ft short |
11,112 km 10,922 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,689 ft short |
12,960 km 12,770 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 489 ft short |
11,945 km 11,755 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Forest Field Aerodrome · Rangiora Airfield · West Melton Aerodrome (2,008 ft, 11 km) · Garden City Heliport · Greymouth Airport (3,579 ft, 33 km) · Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Travel Christchurch–Hokitika with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Christchurch–Hokitika is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
About 42 min gate to gate over 152 km (95 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Christchurch–Hokitika 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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