Fly private between Lord Howe Island and Port Macquarie from US$9,500 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Port Macquarie (PQQ), and from Port Macquarie (PQQ) back to Lord Howe Island (LDH).
The straight-line distance between Lord Howe Island and Port Macquarie is about 589 km (366 miles), or 318 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Lord Howe Island to Port Macquarie (and Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island) ranges from US$9,500 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$24,000 for a short-field turboprop such as the De Havilland Twin Otter 400. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats 7-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 6-9 seats and 1,980 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 9-12 seats and 1,480 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | 7-8 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Lord Howe Island–Port Macquarie, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Lord Howe Island, Australia: Lord Howe Island Airport.
Port Macquarie, Australia: Port Macquarie Airport and Kempsey Airport.
| Lord Howe Island Airport | Port Macquarie Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YLHI / LDH | YPMQ / PQQ |
| Longest hard runway | — | 5,203 ft |
| Surface | B | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 12 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 3,703 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,203 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,443 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,303 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,673 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,203 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,163 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,003 ft spare |
1,480 km 743 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,703 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,963 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,913 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,003 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,163 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 373 ft short |
4,600 km 3,863 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 273 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,189 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 303 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,663 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 511 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 237 ft short |
7,400 km 6,663 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 97 ft short |
7,800 km 7,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 413 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,663 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
14,260 km 13,523 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 597 ft short |
11,112 km 10,375 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
12,960 km 12,223 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 403 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,208 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kempsey Airport (5,413 ft, 41 km) · Taree Airport (4,934 ft, 60 km) · Camden Haven Airport · South West Rocks Airport
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Lord Howe Island–Port Macquarie quote requests within 60 minutes.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Lord Howe Island–Port Macquarie sector leaves when you do.
The Lord Howe Island to Port Macquarie route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$24,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About gate to gate over 589 km (366 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Short-Field Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lord Howe Island–Port Macquarie charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Lord Howe Island–Port Macquarie charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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