Fly private between Mendi and Port Moresby from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Mendi (WBM) ⇄ Port Moresby (POM) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Mendi to Port Moresby is roughly 560 kilometres — 348 miles, or 302 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Mendi–Port Moresby 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. 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 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 09m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 07m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 05m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 05m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 04m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 01m | 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.
Every Mendi–Port Moresby 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Mendi, Papua New Guinea: Wapenamanda Airport.
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
| Wapenamanda Airport | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYWD / WBM | AYPY / POM |
| Longest hard runway | 5,052 ft | 9,022 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,889 ft | 146 ft |
| Distance from city | 63 km | in the city |
Wapenamanda Airport is at 5,889 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,552 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,052 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,852 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,480 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,152 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,710 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,052 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,200 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,552 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,852 ft spare |
1,480 km 780 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,552 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,774 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,950 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 852 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,200 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 524 ft short |
4,600 km 3,900 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 122 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,226 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 152 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 360 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 388 ft short |
7,400 km 6,700 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 248 ft short |
7,800 km 7,100 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 262 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 948 ft short |
14,260 km 13,560 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 748 ft short |
11,112 km 10,412 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 948 ft short |
12,960 km 12,260 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 252 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,245 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Mendi Airport (4,411 ft, 0 km) · Moro Airport · Ialibu Airport · Kandep Airport · Naoro Airport · Haelogo Airport · Efogi Airport · Kagi Airport
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$22,500 range for Mendi–Port Moresby, confirmed once we check live availability.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Mendi to Port Moresby.
Travel Mendi–Port Moresby with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
The Mendi to Port Moresby 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$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.
About 1h 09m gate to gate over 560 km (348 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Mendi–Port Moresby 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.
Of course: Port Moresby to Mendi runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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