Turboprop
- Passengers
- Flight time
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceOn request
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for , it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Misima Island to Buka Island privately from US$9,500, about gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Misima Island (MIS) to Buka Island (BUA), and from Buka Island (BUA) back to Misima Island (MIS).
The straight-line distance between Misima Island and Buka Island is about 619 km (385 miles), or 334 nautical miles.
From US$9,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Misima Island–Buka Island spans US$9,500 – US$24,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a short-field turboprop (De Havilland Twin Otter 400) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for , it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for , it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 7-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (USD) | 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 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Misima Island–Buka Island, 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:
Misima Island, Papua New Guinea: Misima Island Airport.
Buka Island, Papua New Guinea: Buka Airport.
| Misima Island Airport | Buka Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYMS / MIS | AYBK / BUA |
| Longest hard runway | — | 5,125 ft |
| Surface | UNK | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 26 ft | 11 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 3,625 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,026 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,125 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,926 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,925 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,406 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,225 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,125 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,625 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,206 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,925 ft spare |
1,480 km 706 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,625 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,926 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,847 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,876 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 925 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 451 ft short |
4,600 km 3,826 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 195 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,152 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 225 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 433 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,446 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 315 ft short |
7,400 km 6,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 175 ft short |
7,800 km 7,026 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 335 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 875 ft short |
14,260 km 13,486 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 675 ft short |
11,112 km 10,338 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 875 ft short |
12,960 km 12,186 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 325 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,171 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Misima Island–Buka Island quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Misima Island–Buka Island runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Demand on Misima Island–Buka Island 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$24,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly gate to gate across the 619 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Short-Field 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 Misima Island–Buka Island 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: Buka Island to Misima Island runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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