Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time55 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$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 Kavieng to Tokua privately from US$8,000, about 55 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Kavieng (KVG) ⇄ Tokua (RAB) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Kavieng and Tokua lie approximately 262 km apart (163 mi / 142 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Kavieng and Tokua, 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Kavieng, Papua New Guinea: Kavieng Airport.
Tokua, Papua New Guinea: Tokua Airport.
| Kavieng Airport | Tokua Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYKV / KVG | AYTK / RAB |
| Longest hard runway | 5,592 ft | 5,643 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7 ft | 49 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,092 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,472 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,592 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,372 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,392 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,852 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,692 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,082 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,592 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,572 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,092 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,652 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,392 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,152 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,092 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,372 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,314 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,322 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,392 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,572 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 16 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,272 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 662 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,598 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 692 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 900 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,892 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 152 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 292 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,472 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 802 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,072 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 408 ft short |
14,260 km 13,932 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 208 ft short |
11,112 km 10,784 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 408 ft short |
12,960 km 12,632 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 792 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,617 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Puas Airport
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Kavieng–Tokua charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Kavieng–Tokua comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 55 min gate to gate across the 262 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kavieng–Tokua charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Tokua to Kavieng runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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