Private charter between Fakarava and Rangiroa starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Fakarava (FAV) ⇄ Rangiroa (RGI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Fakarava and Rangiroa lie approximately 247 km apart (154 mi / 133 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Fakarava–Rangiroa spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 54 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 51 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Fakarava–Rangiroa, 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.
Rangiroa, French Polynesia: Rangiroa Airport.
| Fakarava Airport | Rangiroa Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTGF / FAV | NTTG / RGI |
| Longest hard runway | 4,596 ft | 6,890 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 10 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 1,491 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,596 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,396 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,871 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,696 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,101 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,596 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,591 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,096 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,396 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,171 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,096 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,318 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 396 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,591 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 980 ft short |
4,600 km 4,291 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 334 ft short |
5,926 km 5,617 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 304 ft short |
6,400 km 6,091 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 96 ft short |
7,220 km 6,911 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 844 ft short |
7,400 km 7,091 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 704 ft short |
7,800 km 7,491 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 194 ft short |
7,400 km 7,091 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,404 ft short |
14,260 km 13,951 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,204 ft short |
11,112 km 10,803 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,404 ft short |
12,960 km 12,651 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 204 ft short |
11,945 km 11,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Aratika Nord Airport (4,150 ft, 66 km) · Tikehau Airport (3,937 ft, 64 km)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Fakarava–Rangiroa trip to about 54 min gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Fakarava–Rangiroa, confirmed once we check live availability.
Demand on Fakarava–Rangiroa 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 54 min gate to gate over 247 km (154 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 Fakarava–Rangiroa 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.
Of course: Rangiroa to Fakarava runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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