Private charter between Honiara and Ramata starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Honiara (HIR) to Ramata (MUA) and Ramata to Honiara — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Honiara to Ramata is roughly 330 kilometres — 205 miles, or 178 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Honiara and Ramata, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Charter pricing on Honiara–Ramata moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Honiara, Solomon Islands: Honiara International Airport.
Ramata, Solomon Islands: Munda Airport.
| Honiara International Airport | Munda Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AGGH / HIR | AGGM / MUA |
| Longest hard runway | 7,218 ft | 4,593 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 28 ft | 10 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 45 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,593 ft at Munda Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,387 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,593 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,287 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,393 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,693 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,997 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,593 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,393 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,067 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,093 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,287 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,315 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,237 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 393 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,487 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 983 ft short |
4,600 km 4,187 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 337 ft short |
5,926 km 5,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 307 ft short |
6,400 km 5,987 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 99 ft short |
7,220 km 6,807 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 847 ft short |
7,400 km 6,987 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 707 ft short |
7,800 km 7,387 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 197 ft short |
7,400 km 6,987 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
14,260 km 13,847 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,207 ft short |
11,112 km 10,699 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
12,960 km 12,547 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 207 ft short |
11,945 km 11,532 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Avu Avu Airport · Babanakira Airport · Tulaghi Heliport · Isuna Heliport · Ramata Airport · Sege Airport · Ringi Cove Airport · Batuna Aerodrome
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Demand on Honiara–Ramata comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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.
About 1h 00m gate to gate over 330 km (205 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Honiara–Ramata 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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