Private charter between Ende and Labuhan Bajo starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Ende (ENE) ⇄ Labuhan Bajo (LBJ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Ende and Labuhan Bajo is about 199 km (124 miles), or 108 nautical miles.
From Rp129,600,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Ende and Labuhan Bajo, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (IDR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | Rp129,600,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | Rp153,900,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 48 min | Rp129,600,000 – Rp178,200,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 46 min | Rp145,800,000 – Rp194,400,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (IDR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 41 min | Rp153,900,000 – Rp218,700,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 40 min | Rp170,100,000 – Rp243,000,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | Rp186,300,000 – Rp259,200,000 (~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.
Jet charter costs between Ende and Labuhan Bajo are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Ende, Indonesia: H. Hasan Aroeboesman (Ende) Airport and Frans Xavier Seda Airport.
Labuhan Bajo, Indonesia: Komodo Airport.
| H. Hasan Aroeboesman (Ende) Airport | Komodo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | WATE / ENE | WATO / LBJ |
| Longest hard runway | 5,440 ft | 7,381 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 49 ft | 66 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,940 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,551 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,440 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,240 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,540 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,161 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,440 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,940 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,731 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,240 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,231 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,940 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,451 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,162 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,401 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,240 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 136 ft short |
4,600 km 4,351 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 510 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,677 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 540 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 748 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,971 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 0 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 140 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,551 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 650 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 560 ft short |
14,260 km 14,011 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 360 ft short |
11,112 km 10,863 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 560 ft short |
12,960 km 12,711 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 640 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Frans Xavier Seda Airport (5,980 ft, 68 km) · Bajawa Soa (Turelelo) Airport (4,588 ft, 68 km) · Frans Sales Lega Airport (4,186 ft, 66 km)
Our team responds to Ende–Labuhan Bajo quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Ende–Labuhan Bajo sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Ende–Labuhan Bajo comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 48 min gate to gate over 199 km (124 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Ende–Labuhan Bajo charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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