Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time34 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Goma and Bukavu/kavumu from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Goma (GOM) ⇄ Bukavu/kavumu (BKY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Goma and Bukavu/kavumu lie approximately 86 km apart (53 mi / 46 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Goma and Bukavu/kavumu, 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 31 min | 28 min – 34 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 34 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 31 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 31 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
On Goma–Bukavu/kavumu, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Goma International Airport.
Bukavu/kavumu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Bukavu Kavumu Airport.
| Goma International Airport | Bukavu Kavumu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FZNA / GOM | FZMA / BKY |
| Longest hard runway | 9,695 ft | 6,562 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,089 ft | 5,643 ft |
Goma International Airport is at 5,089 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Bukavu Kavumu Airport is at 5,643 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Goma to Bukavu/kavumu can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Bukavu Kavumu Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,562 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 562 ft to spare. The leg is 86 km.
Alternates within range: Kisoro Airport (3,937 ft, 68 km) · Gisenyi Airport (3,330 ft, 3 km) · Ruhengeri Airport · Kamembe Airport (4,921 ft, 20 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Our team responds to Goma–Bukavu/kavumu quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 34 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Goma–Bukavu/kavumu 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 34 min gate to gate across the 86 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Goma–Bukavu/kavumu departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Goma–Bukavu/kavumu charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Bukavu/kavumu to Goma runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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