Private charter between Madang and Vanimo starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Madang (MAG) ⇄ Vanimo (VAI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Madang and Vanimo is about 571 km (355 miles), or 308 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Madang–Vanimo spans US$9,500 – US$23,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | US$11,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 12m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 10m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 06m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 04m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
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.
Every Madang–Vanimo quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Madang, Papua New Guinea: Madang Airport.
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea: Vanimo Airport.
| Madang Airport | Vanimo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYMD / MAG | AYVN / VAI |
| Longest hard runway | 5,174 ft | 5,775 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 10 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,674 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,086 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,174 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,974 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,466 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,274 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,696 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,174 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,186 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,674 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,266 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,974 ft spare |
1,480 km 766 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,674 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,986 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,896 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,936 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 974 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,186 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 402 ft short |
4,600 km 3,886 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 244 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,212 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 274 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 482 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 266 ft short |
7,400 km 6,686 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 126 ft short |
7,800 km 7,086 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 384 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 826 ft short |
14,260 km 13,546 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 626 ft short |
11,112 km 10,398 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 826 ft short |
12,960 km 12,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 374 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,231 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Wanuma Airport · Ossima Airport · Bewani Airport · Leitre Airport · Blackwara Airport
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Madang and Vanimo.
See the guide range — US$9,500 – US$23,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Demand on Madang–Vanimo comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$23,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 12m gate to gate over 571 km (355 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Madang–Vanimo charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Madang–Vanimo charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Vanimo to Madang runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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