Private charter between Maputo and Vilankulu starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Maputo (MPM) ⇄ Vilankulu (VNX) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Maputo to Vilankulu is roughly 516 kilometres — 320 miles, or 278 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Maputo–Vilankulu spans US$9,500 – US$22,500: 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 07m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 04m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 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.
What determines the price between Maputo and Vilankulu? 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Maputo, Mozambique: Maputo Airport.
Vilankulu, Mozambique: Vilankulo Airport.
| Maputo Airport | Vilankulo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FQMA / MPM | FQVL / VNX |
| Longest hard runway | 12,008 ft | 4,823 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 145 ft | 46 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,823 ft at Vilankulo Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,323 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,823 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,623 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,535 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,923 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,765 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,823 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,323 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,335 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,623 ft spare |
1,480 km 835 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,323 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,545 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,005 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 623 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,255 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 753 ft short |
4,600 km 3,955 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 107 ft short |
5,926 km 5,281 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 77 ft short |
6,400 km 5,755 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 131 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 617 ft short |
7,400 km 6,755 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 477 ft short |
7,800 km 7,155 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 33 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,177 ft short |
14,260 km 13,615 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 977 ft short |
11,112 km 10,467 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,177 ft short |
12,960 km 12,315 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 23 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Maputo–Vilankulu quote requests within 60 minutes.
Demand on Maputo–Vilankulu comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 07m gate to gate across the 516 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Maputo–Vilankulu charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Maputo–Vilankulu charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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