Charter Funafuti to Nausori privately from US$12,000, about 1h 44m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Funafuti (FUN) to Nausori (SUV) and Nausori to Funafuti — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Funafuti to Nausori is roughly 1,061 kilometres — 659 miles, or 573 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Funafuti–Nausori spans US$12,000 – US$35,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 44m | 1h 34m – 1h 54m | US$25,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 44m | US$25,000 – US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 43m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 39m | US$30,000 – US$42,000 | 8-10 |
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.
What determines the price between Funafuti and Nausori? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Funafuti, Tuvalu: Funafuti International Airport.
Nausori, Fiji: Nausori International Airport.
| Funafuti International Airport | Nausori International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NGFU / FUN | NFNA / SUV |
| Longest hard runway | 5,040 ft | 7,047 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 9 ft | 17 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,540 ft spare |
1,800 km 473 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,040 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,373 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,840 ft spare |
2,180 km 853 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,140 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,083 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,040 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,573 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,540 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,373 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,762 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,323 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 840 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,573 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 536 ft short |
4,600 km 3,273 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 110 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,599 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 140 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,073 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 348 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,893 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 400 ft short |
7,400 km 6,073 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 260 ft short |
7,800 km 6,473 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 250 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,073 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 960 ft short |
14,260 km 12,933 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 760 ft short |
11,112 km 9,785 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 960 ft short |
12,960 km 11,633 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 240 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Nanuku Airport (2,395 ft, 59 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Funafuti and Nausori is built around your itinerary.
Funafuti–Nausori is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$12,000 – US$35,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 44m gate to gate across the 1,061 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Funafuti–Nausori 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.
