Fly private between Denver and Kona from US$100,000 for a heavy jet (Challenger 605). Get an instant quote.
We fly Denver (DEN) ⇄ Kona (KOA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Denver and Kona lie approximately 5,351 km apart (3,325 mi / 2,890 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Denver–Kona spans US$100,000 – US$265,000: from a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the entry level to a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 6h 33m | 5h 54m – 7h 12m | US$155,500 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 6h 33m | US$155,500 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 6h 21m | US$171,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 6h 21m | US$186,500 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Denver–Kona charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Denver, United States: Denver International Airport, Buckley Space Force Base, Centennial Airport, Colorado Air and Space Port, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Greeley–Weld County Airport.
Kona, United States: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole and Waimea Kohala Airport.
| Denver International Airport | Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KDEN / DEN | PHKO / KOA |
| Longest hard runway | 16,000 ft | 11,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,431 ft | 47 ft |
Denver International Airport is at 5,431 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,989 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,039 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,800 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,789 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,424 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,089 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,070 ft spare |
5,926 km 763 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,100 ft spare |
6,400 km 289 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,308 ft spare |
7,220 km 531 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,560 ft spare |
7,400 km 711 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,700 ft spare |
7,800 km 1,111 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,210 ft spare |
7,400 km 711 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,000 ft spare |
14,260 km 7,571 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,200 ft spare |
11,112 km 4,423 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,000 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,271 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,200 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 5,351 km.
Alternates within range: Buckley Space Force Base (11,006 ft, 19 km) · Centennial Airport (10,001 ft, 36 km) · Colorado Air and Space Port (8,002 ft, 14 km) · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (9,000 ft, 38 km) · Waimea Kohala Airport (5,197 ft, 49 km) · Upolu Airport (3,800 ft, 62 km) · Kaupulehu Heliport (1,155 ft, 13 km) · Makalei Fire Station Heliport
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Denver–Kona charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Denver–Kona quote requests within 60 minutes.
The Denver to Kona route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$100,000 – US$265,000 one-way — from a heavy jet (Challenger 605) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 6h 33m gate to gate over 5,351 km (3,325 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a heavy jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Denver–Kona charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Denver–Kona charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Kona to Denver runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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