Private charter between King Island and Melbourne starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — King Island (KNS) to Melbourne (MEL) and Melbourne to King Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between King Island and Melbourne is about 259 km (161 miles), or 140 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between King Island and Melbourne, 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 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 | 46 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between King Island and Melbourne? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
King Island, Australia: King Island Airport.
Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport and Melbourne Avalon International Airport.
| King Island Airport | Melbourne Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YKII / KNS | YMML / MEL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,198 ft | 11,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 132 ft | 434 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,698 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,476 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,198 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,376 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,998 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,298 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,198 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,698 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,998 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,156 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,698 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,376 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,920 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,326 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 998 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,576 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 378 ft short |
4,600 km 4,276 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 268 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,602 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 298 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 506 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,896 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 242 ft short |
7,400 km 7,076 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 102 ft short |
7,800 km 7,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 408 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 802 ft short |
14,260 km 13,936 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 602 ft short |
11,112 km 10,788 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 802 ft short |
12,960 km 12,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 398 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Melbourne Essendon Airport (6,302 ft, 9 km) · Melbourne Avalon International Airport (10,000 ft, 52 km) · RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base (4,508 ft, 30 km) · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (4,380 ft, 41 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The King Island–Melbourne sector leaves when you do.
Those 55 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The King Island to Melbourne 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$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 55 min gate to gate over 259 km (161 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 King Island–Melbourne 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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