Charter Futuna Island to Tanna privately from US$8,000, about 37 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Futuna Island (FTA) to Tanna (TAH) and Tanna to Futuna Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Futuna Island and Tanna is about 106 km (66 miles), or 57 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Futuna Island–Tanna spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 37 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Every Futuna Island–Tanna quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Futuna Island, Vanuatu: Futuna Airport.
Tanna, Vanuatu: Whitegrass Airport.
| Futuna Airport | Whitegrass Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVVF / FTA | NVVW / TAH |
| Longest hard runway | — | 4,035 ft |
| Surface | Coral | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 95 ft | 19 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,535 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,667 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,035 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,567 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 835 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,047 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,135 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,277 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,035 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,767 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,535 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,847 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,835 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,347 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 535 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,567 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 757 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,517 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 165 ft short |
3,900 km 3,767 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,541 ft short |
4,600 km 4,467 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 895 ft short |
5,926 km 5,793 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 865 ft short |
6,400 km 6,267 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 657 ft short |
7,220 km 7,087 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,405 ft short |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,265 ft short |
7,800 km 7,667 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 755 ft short |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,965 ft short |
14,260 km 14,127 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,765 ft short |
11,112 km 10,979 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,965 ft short |
12,960 km 12,827 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 765 ft short |
11,945 km 11,812 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Lenakel Airport · Aniwa Airport · Ipota Airport
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Demand on Futuna Island–Tanna 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 37 min gate to gate over 106 km (66 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Futuna Island–Tanna 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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