Fly private between Longana and Santo from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Longana (LOD) to Santo (SON) and Santo to Longana — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Longana and Santo is about 83 km (52 miles), or 45 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Longana–Santo 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 34 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 33 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.
Charter pricing on Longana–Santo moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Longana, Vanuatu: Longana Airport.
Santo, Vanuatu: Santo Pekoa International Airport.
| Longana Airport | Santo Pekoa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVSG / LOD | NVSS / SON |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,523 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 167 ft | 184 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,523 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,323 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,623 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,306 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,523 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,023 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,876 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,323 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,376 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,023 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,245 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,546 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,323 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,796 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 947 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,593 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,623 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,831 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,116 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,083 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,223 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,733 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,296 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,156 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 723 ft spare |
11,112 km 11,008 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 523 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,723 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,841 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Redcliffe Airport · Walaha Airport · Maewo-Naone Airport · Lonorore Airport · Walaha Airport · Norsup Airport (2,972 ft, 67 km) · Redcliffe Airport
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 83 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Longana and Santo.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
The Longana to Santo 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.
Roughly 34 min gate to gate across the 83 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Longana–Santo 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.
