Charter Goroka to Port Moresby privately from US$8,000, about 59 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Goroka (GKA) to Port Moresby (POM), and from Port Moresby (POM) back to Goroka (GKA).
The straight-line distance between Goroka and Port Moresby is about 425 km (264 miles), or 229 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Goroka to Port Moresby (and Port Moresby to Goroka) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 15m | 1h 08m – 1h 23m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 59 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 58 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 57 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 57 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 55 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 54 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 15m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 11m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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 Goroka–Port Moresby 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Goroka, Papua New Guinea: Goroka Airport.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
| Goroka Airport | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYGA / GKA | AYPY / POM |
| Longest hard runway | 5,400 ft | 9,022 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,282 ft | 146 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 3,900 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,268 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,400 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,168 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,200 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,648 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,500 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,878 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,400 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,368 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,900 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,448 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,200 ft spare |
1,480 km 948 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,900 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,168 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,122 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,118 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,200 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,368 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 176 ft short |
4,600 km 4,068 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 470 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,394 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 500 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,868 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 708 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,688 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 40 ft short |
7,400 km 6,868 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 100 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,268 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 610 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,868 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 600 ft short |
14,260 km 13,728 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 400 ft short |
11,112 km 10,580 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 600 ft short |
12,960 km 12,428 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 600 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,413 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Chimbu Airport (3,330 ft, 47 km) · Bundi Airport · Keglsugl Airport · Tarabo Airport · Naoro Airport · Haelogo Airport · Efogi Airport · Kagi Airport
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
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 Goroka and Port Moresby is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 425 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Goroka–Port Moresby is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 59 min gate to gate across the 425 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Goroka–Port Moresby departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Goroka–Port Moresby charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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