Charter Daru to Nadzab privately from US$8,000, about 1h 04m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Daru (DAU) to Nadzab (LAE) and Nadzab to Daru — timed and priced alike.
Daru and Nadzab lie approximately 478 km apart (297 mi / 258 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Daru to Nadzab (and Nadzab to Daru) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 01m | 55 min – 1h 07m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 04m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 02m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 01m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 01m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 21m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 17m | 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.
What determines the price between Daru and Nadzab? 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:
Daru, Papua New Guinea: Daru Airport.
Nadzab, Papua New Guinea: Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport.
| Daru Airport | Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYDU / DAU | AYNZ / LAE |
| Longest hard runway | 4,593 ft | 8,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 239 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,593 ft at Daru Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,202 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,593 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,393 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,582 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,693 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,812 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,593 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,382 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,393 ft spare |
1,480 km 882 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,093 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,315 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 393 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 983 ft short |
4,600 km 4,002 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 337 ft short |
5,926 km 5,328 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 307 ft short |
6,400 km 5,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 99 ft short |
7,220 km 6,622 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 847 ft short |
7,400 km 6,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 707 ft short |
7,800 km 7,202 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 197 ft short |
7,400 km 6,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
14,260 km 13,662 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,207 ft short |
11,112 km 10,514 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
12,960 km 12,362 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 207 ft short |
11,945 km 11,347 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Wipim Airport · Stephens Island Seaplane Base · Konge Airport · Lowai Airport · Baindoung Airport · Kasonombe Airport
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 1h 04m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide pricing on Daru–Nadzab is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Daru–Nadzab 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 very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 04m gate to gate across the 478 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 Daru–Nadzab departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Daru–Nadzab charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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