Fly private between Elcho Island and Maningrida from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Elcho Island (ELC) to Maningrida (MNG) and Maningrida to Elcho Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Elcho Island and Maningrida is about 145 km (90 miles), or 79 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Elcho Island to Maningrida (and Maningrida to Elcho Island) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Elcho Island–Maningrida 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Elcho Island, Australia: Elcho Island Airport.
Maningrida, Australia: Maningrida Airport.
| Elcho Island Airport | Maningrida Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YELD / ELC | YMGD / MNG |
| Longest hard runway | 4,724 ft | 5,020 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 101 ft | 123 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,724 ft at Elcho Island Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,224 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,724 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,518 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,524 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,824 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,228 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,724 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,718 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,224 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,524 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,224 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,518 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,446 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,468 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 524 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,718 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 852 ft short |
4,600 km 4,418 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 206 ft short |
5,926 km 5,744 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 176 ft short |
6,400 km 6,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 32 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 716 ft short |
7,400 km 7,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 576 ft short |
7,800 km 7,618 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 66 ft short |
7,400 km 7,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,276 ft short |
14,260 km 14,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,076 ft short |
11,112 km 10,930 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,276 ft short |
12,960 km 12,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 76 ft short |
11,945 km 11,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Howard Island Airport · Raymangirr Airport · Lake Evella Airport · Goomadeer Airport
Choose your wheels-up time — Elcho Island–Maningrida runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 41 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Elcho Island and Maningrida.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Demand on Elcho Island–Maningrida comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 41 min gate to gate across the 145 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Elcho Island–Maningrida 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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