Private charter between Gan Island and Kaadedhdhoo starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Gan Island (GAN) ⇄ Kaadedhdhoo (KDM) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Gan Island to Kaadedhdhoo is roughly 132 kilometres — 82 miles, or 72 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Gan Island–Kaadedhdhoo 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | 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.
Every Gan Island–Kaadedhdhoo 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Gan Island, Maldives: Gan International Airport.
Kaadedhdhoo, Maldives: Kaadedhdhoo Airport.
| Gan International Airport | Kaadedhdhoo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VRMG / GAN | VRMT / KDM |
| Longest hard runway | 12,000 ft | 4,003 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Bitumen |
| Field elevation | 6 ft | 2 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,003 ft at Kaadedhdhoo Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,635 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,535 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 803 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,015 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,103 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,245 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,003 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,735 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,503 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,803 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,315 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 503 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,535 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 725 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 197 ft short |
3,900 km 3,735 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,573 ft short |
4,600 km 4,435 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 927 ft short |
5,926 km 5,761 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 897 ft short |
6,400 km 6,235 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 689 ft short |
7,220 km 7,055 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,437 ft short |
7,400 km 7,235 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,297 ft short |
7,800 km 7,635 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 787 ft short |
7,400 km 7,235 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
14,260 km 14,095 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,797 ft short |
11,112 km 10,947 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,997 ft short |
12,960 km 12,795 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 797 ft short |
11,945 km 11,780 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kooddoo Airport
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.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Gan Island–Kaadedhdhoo trip to about 40 min gate to gate.
Demand on Gan Island–Kaadedhdhoo 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.
Roughly 40 min gate to gate across the 132 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Gan Island–Kaadedhdhoo 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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