Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time54 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Fly private between Hoskins and Tokua from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Hoskins (HKN) to Tokua (RAB) and Tokua to Hoskins — timed and priced alike.
Hoskins and Tokua lie approximately 252 km apart (156 mi / 136 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Hoskins to Tokua (and Tokua to Hoskins) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 54 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 52 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 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.
On Hoskins–Tokua, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Hoskins, Papua New Guinea: Hoskins Airport.
Tokua, Papua New Guinea: Tokua Airport.
| Hoskins Airport | Tokua Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYHK / HKN | AYTK / RAB |
| Longest hard runway | 6,644 ft | 5,643 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 66 ft | 49 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,143 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,643 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,385 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,443 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,865 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,743 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,095 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,643 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,143 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,665 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,443 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,165 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,143 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,385 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,365 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,443 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 67 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,285 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 713 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,611 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 743 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 951 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,905 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 203 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 343 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,485 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 853 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 357 ft short |
14,260 km 13,945 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 157 ft short |
11,112 km 10,797 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 357 ft short |
12,960 km 12,645 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 843 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,630 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Talasea Airport
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Choose your wheels-up time — Hoskins–Tokua runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 252 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Hoskins–Tokua 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 turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 54 min gate to gate across the 252 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Hoskins–Tokua departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Hoskins–Tokua charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Tokua to Hoskins runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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