Charter Mangaia Island to Avarua privately from US$8,000, about 49 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Mangaia Island (MGS) to Avarua (RAR) and Avarua to Mangaia Island — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Mangaia Island and Avarua is about 211 km (131 miles), or 114 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Mangaia Island and Avarua, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 49 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 47 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.
What determines the price between Mangaia Island and Avarua? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Mangaia Island, Cook Islands: Mangaia Island Airport.
Avarua, Cook Islands: Rarotonga International Airport.
| Mangaia Island Airport | Rarotonga International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NCMG / MGS | NCRG / RAR |
| Longest hard runway | — | 7,638 ft |
| Surface | UNK | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 45 ft | 19 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 6,138 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,536 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,638 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,436 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,438 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,916 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,738 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,146 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,638 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,138 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,716 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 6,438 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,216 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,138 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,436 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,360 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,386 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,438 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,062 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,336 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,708 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,662 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,738 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,946 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,956 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,198 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,338 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,536 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,848 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,136 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,638 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,996 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,838 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,848 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,638 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,838 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,681 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Mangaia Island–Avarua runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Mangaia Island–Avarua trip to about 49 min gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The Mangaia Island to Avarua 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.
About 49 min gate to gate over 211 km (131 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Mangaia Island–Avarua departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Mangaia Island–Avarua charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Avarua to Mangaia Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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