Charter Hiva Oa Island to Nuku Hiva privately from US$8,000, about 45 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Hiva Oa Island (AUQ) to Nuku Hiva (NHV), and from Nuku Hiva (NHV) back to Hiva Oa Island (AUQ).
Hiva Oa Island and Nuku Hiva lie approximately 172 km apart (107 mi / 93 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Hiva Oa Island–Nuku Hiva 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 38 min | 34 min – 42 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 45 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 43 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 38 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 38 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 37 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Hiva Oa Island and Nuku Hiva? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Hiva Oa Island, French Polynesia: Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia: Nuku Hiva Airport.
| Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport | Nuku Hiva Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTMN / AUQ | NTMD / NHV |
| Longest hard runway | 3,986 ft | 5,578 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,481 ft | 220 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,986 ft at Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,486 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,986 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 786 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,965 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,086 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,195 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 986 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,685 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,486 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,786 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,265 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 486 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 708 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,435 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 214 ft short |
3,900 km 3,685 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,590 ft short |
4,600 km 4,385 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 944 ft short |
5,926 km 5,711 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 914 ft short |
6,400 km 6,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 706 ft short |
7,220 km 7,005 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,454 ft short |
7,400 km 7,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,314 ft short |
7,800 km 7,585 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 804 ft short |
7,400 km 7,185 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,014 ft short |
14,260 km 14,045 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,814 ft short |
11,112 km 10,897 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,014 ft short |
12,960 km 12,745 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 814 ft short |
11,945 km 11,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Ua Pou Airport (2,723 ft, 64 km)
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 172 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
The Hiva Oa Island to Nuku Hiva route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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 45 min gate to gate across the 172 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 Hiva Oa Island–Nuku Hiva departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Hiva Oa Island–Nuku Hiva charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Nuku Hiva to Hiva Oa Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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