Private charter between Gladstone and Rockhampton starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Gladstone (GLT) to Rockhampton (ROK), and from Rockhampton (ROK) back to Gladstone (GLT).
Gladstone and Rockhampton lie approximately 94 km apart (58 mi / 51 nm) on a direct routing.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Gladstone and Rockhampton, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 32 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Gladstone–Rockhampton is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Gladstone, Australia: Gladstone Airport.
Rockhampton, Australia: Rockhampton Airport.
| Gladstone Airport | Rockhampton Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YGLA / GLT | YBRK / ROK |
| Longest hard runway | 5,364 ft | 8,622 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 64 ft | 34 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,864 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,364 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,582 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,164 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,062 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,464 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,292 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,364 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,782 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,864 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,862 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,164 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,362 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,864 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,582 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,086 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,532 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,164 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,782 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 212 ft short |
4,600 km 4,482 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 434 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 464 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,282 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 672 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 76 ft short |
7,400 km 7,282 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 64 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,682 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 574 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,282 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
14,260 km 14,142 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 436 ft short |
11,112 km 10,994 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
12,960 km 12,842 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 564 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,827 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Old Station Airfield · Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site · Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad · Hedlow Airport · Old Station Airfield · Emu Park Authorised Landing Area · Great Keppel Is Airport
Pets are welcome on every Gladstone–Rockhampton charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Gladstone and Rockhampton is built around your itinerary.
Demand on Gladstone–Rockhampton 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 35 min gate to gate across the 94 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Gladstone–Rockhampton 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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