Private charter between Hiva Oa Island and Ua Pou starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Hiva Oa Island (AUQ) ⇄ Ua Pou (NHV) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Hiva Oa Island to Ua Pou is roughly 172 kilometres — 107 miles, or 93 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Hiva Oa Island–Ua Pou spans US$8,000 – US$11,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Hiva Oa Island–Ua Pou is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Hiva Oa Island, French Polynesia: Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.
Ua Pou, 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 |
| Distance from city | in the city | 64 km |
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, 0 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
The Hiva Oa Island to Ua Pou 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$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 39 min gate to gate across the 172 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Hiva Oa Island–Ua Pou charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Hiva Oa Island–Ua Pou 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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