Charter Lifou to Ouvea privately from US$8,000, about 33 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Lifou (LIF) to Ouvea (UVE) and Ouvea to Lifou — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Lifou and Ouvea is about 71 km (44 miles), or 38 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lifou–Ouvea spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 33 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 32 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lifou, New Caledonia: Lifou Airport.
Ouvea, New Caledonia: Ouvéa Airport.
| Lifou Airport | Ouvéa Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NWWL / LIF | NWWV / UVE |
| Longest hard runway | 3,609 ft | 3,609 ft |
| Surface | Macadam | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 92 ft | 23 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,609 ft at Lifou Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,109 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,711 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,609 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,611 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 409 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,091 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 709 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,321 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 609 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,811 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,109 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,891 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,409 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 109 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,611 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 331 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,561 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 591 ft short |
3,900 km 3,811 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,967 ft short |
4,600 km 4,511 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,321 ft short |
5,926 km 5,837 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,291 ft short |
6,400 km 6,311 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,083 ft short |
7,220 km 7,131 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,831 ft short |
7,400 km 7,311 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,691 ft short |
7,800 km 7,711 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,181 ft short |
7,400 km 7,311 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,391 ft short |
14,260 km 14,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,191 ft short |
11,112 km 11,023 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,391 ft short |
12,960 km 12,871 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,191 ft short |
11,945 km 11,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Lifou–Ouvea 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.
About 33 min gate to gate over 71 km (44 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lifou–Ouvea 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.
Of course: Ouvea to Lifou runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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