Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time57 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.
Charter Gurney to Girua privately from US$8,000, about 57 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Gurney (GUR) to Girua (PNP), and from Girua (PNP) back to Gurney (GUR).
The straight-line distance between Gurney and Girua is about 278 km (173 miles), or 150 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Gurney and Girua, 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 55 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 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.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Gurney–Girua 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Gurney, Papua New Guinea: Gurney Airport.
Girua, Papua New Guinea: Girua Airport.
| Gurney Airport | Girua Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYGN / GUR | AYGR / PNP |
| Longest hard runway | 5,546 ft | 5,485 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 88 ft | 311 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,985 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,452 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,485 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,285 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,832 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,585 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,062 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,485 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,985 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,632 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,285 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,132 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,985 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,352 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,207 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,285 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,552 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 91 ft short |
4,600 km 4,252 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 555 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 585 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 793 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,872 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 45 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 185 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,452 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 695 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,052 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 515 ft short |
14,260 km 13,912 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 315 ft short |
11,112 km 10,764 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 515 ft short |
12,960 km 12,612 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 685 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,597 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Doini Airport · Raba Raba Airport · Itokama Airport · Kokoda Airport · Tetebedi Airport · Gewoia Airport
Those 57 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Gurney to Girua route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 57 min gate to gate over 278 km (173 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Gurney–Girua 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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