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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Lambasa to Nandi privately from US$8,000, about 54 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Lambasa (LBS) to Nandi (NAN) and Nandi to Lambasa — timed and priced alike.
Lambasa and Nandi lie approximately 248 km apart (154 mi / 134 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Lambasa to Nandi (and Nandi to Lambasa) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| 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 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
The guide range for Lambasa–Nandi is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Lambasa, Fiji: Labasa Airport.
Nandi, Fiji: Nadi International Airport.
| Labasa Airport | Nadi International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NFNL / LBS | NFFN / NAN |
| Longest hard runway | 3,507 ft | 10,739 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 44 ft | 59 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,507 ft at Labasa Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,007 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,490 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,507 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 307 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,870 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 607 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 507 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,007 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,670 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,307 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,170 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,390 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 229 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,340 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 693 ft short |
3,900 km 3,590 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,069 ft short |
4,600 km 4,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,423 ft short |
5,926 km 5,616 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,393 ft short |
6,400 km 6,090 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,185 ft short |
7,220 km 6,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,933 ft short |
7,400 km 7,090 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,793 ft short |
7,800 km 7,490 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,283 ft short |
7,400 km 7,090 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,493 ft short |
14,260 km 13,950 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,293 ft short |
11,112 km 10,802 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,493 ft short |
12,960 km 12,650 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,293 ft short |
11,945 km 11,635 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Savusavu Airport · Treasure Island Seaplane Base · Castaway Island Seaplane Base · Korolevu Seaplane Base · Vomo Heliport
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Travel Lambasa–Nandi with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Lambasa–Nandi 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 54 min gate to gate across the 248 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lambasa–Nandi 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: Nandi to Lambasa runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.