Private charter between Goroka and Madang starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Goroka (GKA) to Madang (MAG) and Madang to Goroka — timed and priced alike.
Goroka and Madang lie approximately 107 km apart (66 mi / 58 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Goroka–Madang 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 33 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 33 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Goroka, Papua New Guinea: Goroka Airport.
Madang, Papua New Guinea: Madang Airport.
| Goroka Airport | Madang Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYGA / GKA | AYMD / MAG |
| Longest hard runway | 5,400 ft | 5,174 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,282 ft | 20 ft |
Goroka Airport is at 5,282 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,674 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,666 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,174 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,566 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,974 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,046 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,274 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,174 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,674 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,846 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,974 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,346 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,674 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,566 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,896 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,516 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 974 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 402 ft short |
4,600 km 4,466 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 244 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,792 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 274 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,266 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 482 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 266 ft short |
7,400 km 7,266 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 126 ft short |
7,800 km 7,666 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 384 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,266 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 826 ft short |
14,260 km 14,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 626 ft short |
11,112 km 10,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 826 ft short |
12,960 km 12,826 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 374 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,811 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Chimbu Airport (3,330 ft, 47 km) · Bundi Airport · Keglsugl Airport · Tarabo Airport · Wanuma Airport
Travel Goroka–Madang with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Our team responds to Goroka–Madang quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Goroka–Madang sector leaves when you do.
Demand on Goroka–Madang comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 37 min gate to gate over 107 km (66 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Goroka–Madang departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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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