Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time41 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceA$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$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 Julia Creek to Richmond privately from US$8,000, about 41 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Julia Creek (JCK) ⇄ Richmond (RCM) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Julia Creek to Richmond is roughly 145 kilometres — 90 miles, or 78 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Julia Creek and Richmond, 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 (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Julia Creek–Richmond 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Julia Creek, Australia: Julia Creek Airport.
Richmond, Australia: Richmond Airport.
| Julia Creek Airport | Richmond Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YJLC / JCK | YRMD / RCM |
| Longest hard runway | 4,600 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 404 ft | 676 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,600 ft at Julia Creek Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,100 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,600 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,518 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,400 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,700 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,228 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,600 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,718 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,100 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,400 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,100 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,518 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,322 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,468 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 400 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,718 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 976 ft short |
4,600 km 4,418 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 330 ft short |
5,926 km 5,744 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 300 ft short |
6,400 km 6,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 92 ft short |
7,220 km 7,038 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 840 ft short |
7,400 km 7,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 700 ft short |
7,800 km 7,618 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 190 ft short |
7,400 km 7,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,400 ft short |
14,260 km 14,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,200 ft short |
11,112 km 10,930 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,400 ft short |
12,960 km 12,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft short |
11,945 km 11,763 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for Julia Creek–Richmond, confirmed once we check live availability.
The Julia Creek to Richmond 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.
Roughly 41 min gate to gate across the 145 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 Julia Creek–Richmond 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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