Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time1h 05m
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceA$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000)
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.
Charter Moranbah to Townsville privately from US$8,000, about 1h 05m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Moranbah (MOV) to Townsville (TSV), and from Townsville (TSV) back to Moranbah (MOV).
The straight-line distance between Moranbah and Townsville is about 340 km (212 miles), or 184 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Moranbah to Townsville (and Townsville to Moranbah) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 05m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 02m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 52 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 51 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 50 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Moranbah–Townsville, 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Moranbah, Australia: Moranbah Airport and Dysart Airport.
Townsville, Australia: Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville.
| Moranbah Airport | Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YMRB / MOV | YBTL / TSV |
| Longest hard runway | 5,000 ft | 7,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 770 ft | 18 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,275 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,755 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,985 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,000 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,275 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,225 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 800 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 576 ft short |
4,600 km 4,175 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 70 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,501 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 100 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 308 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,795 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 440 ft short |
7,400 km 6,975 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 300 ft short |
7,800 km 7,375 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 210 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
14,260 km 13,835 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 800 ft short |
11,112 km 10,687 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
12,960 km 12,535 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Dysart Airport (5,085 ft, 69 km) · Wentford Homestead · Poitrel Mine Helicopter Landing Site · Hail Creek Mine Heliport · Ayr Airport (4,796 ft, 70 km) · Donnington Airpark · Bening Field Airport · Palm Island Airport (3,730 ft, 59 km)
Our team responds to Moranbah–Townsville quote requests within the hour during business hours, with real aircraft options.
Choose your wheels-up time — Moranbah–Townsville runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Moranbah–Townsville trip to about 1h 05m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Demand on Moranbah–Townsville 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$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 1h 05m gate to gate over 340 km (212 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Moranbah–Townsville charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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