Fly private between Gladstone and Sydney from US$12,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Gladstone (GLT) to Sydney (SYD), and from Sydney (SYD) back to Gladstone (GLT).
Gladstone and Sydney lie approximately 1,120 km apart (696 mi / 605 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Gladstone to Sydney (and Sydney to Gladstone) ranges from US$12,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$36,500 for a midsize jet such as the Cessna Citation XLS+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 48m | 1h 37m – 1h 59m | A$40,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 48m | A$40,000 – A$56,000 (~US$26,000 – US$36,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 47m | A$44,000 – A$61,000 (~US$28,500 – US$40,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 43m | A$47,000 – A$67,000 (~US$31,000 – US$44,000) | 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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Gladstone–Sydney charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Gladstone, Australia: Gladstone Airport.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
| Gladstone Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YGLA / GLT | YSSY / SYD |
| Longest hard runway | 5,364 ft | 12,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 64 ft | 21 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,864 ft spare |
1,800 km 400 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,364 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,164 ft spare |
2,180 km 780 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,464 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,010 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,364 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,500 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,864 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,086 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,250 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,164 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,500 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 212 ft short |
4,600 km 3,200 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 434 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 464 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 672 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,820 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 76 ft short |
7,400 km 6,000 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 64 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,400 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 574 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
14,260 km 12,860 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 436 ft short |
11,112 km 9,712 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 636 ft short |
12,960 km 11,560 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 564 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,545 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Old Station Airfield · Facing Island Farmers Cove Helicopter Landing Site · Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad · Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Gladstone and Sydney.
We publish the price band (US$12,500 – US$36,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Gladstone to Sydney.
The Gladstone to Sydney route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$12,500 – US$36,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 48m gate to gate over 1,120 km (696 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Gladstone–Sydney charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Gladstone–Sydney charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Sydney to Gladstone runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
