Charter Fakarava to Papeete privately from US$8,000, about 1h 02m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Fakarava (FAV) ⇄ Papeete (PPT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Fakarava and Papeete lie approximately 452 km apart (281 mi / 244 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Fakarava and Papeete, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
On Fakarava–Papeete, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Fakarava, French Polynesia: Fakarava Airport.
Papeete, French Polynesia: Fa'a'ā International Airport.
| Fakarava Airport | Fa'a'ā International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTGF / FAV | NTAA / PPT |
| Longest hard runway | 4,596 ft | 11,360 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 5 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,596 ft at Fakarava Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,096 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,596 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,135 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,396 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,696 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,845 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,596 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,096 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,415 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,396 ft spare |
1,480 km 915 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,096 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,135 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,318 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 396 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 980 ft short |
4,600 km 4,035 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 334 ft short |
5,926 km 5,361 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 304 ft short |
6,400 km 5,835 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 96 ft short |
7,220 km 6,655 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 844 ft short |
7,400 km 6,835 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 704 ft short |
7,800 km 7,235 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 194 ft short |
7,400 km 6,835 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,404 ft short |
14,260 km 13,695 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,204 ft short |
11,112 km 10,547 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,404 ft short |
12,960 km 12,395 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 204 ft short |
11,945 km 11,380 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Aratika Nord Airport (4,150 ft, 66 km) · Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Fakarava–Papeete is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 452 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Fakarava–Papeete charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Fakarava–Papeete 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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