Fly private between Mount Hagen and Tabubil from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Mount Hagen (HGU) to Tabubil (TBG), and from Tabubil (TBG) back to Mount Hagen (HGU).
The straight-line distance between Mount Hagen and Tabubil is about 345 km (215 miles), or 186 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Mount Hagen and Tabubil, 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 05m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 02m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Mount Hagen–Tabubil charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea: Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport and Wapenamanda Airport.
Tabubil, Papua New Guinea: Tabubil Airport.
| Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport | Tabubil Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYMH / HGU | AYTB / TBG |
| Longest hard runway | 7,185 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | UNK |
| Field elevation | 5,388 ft | 1,570 ft |
Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport is at 5,388 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
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 5,685 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,368 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,185 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,268 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,985 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,285 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,185 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,468 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 5,685 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,548 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,985 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,048 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,685 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,268 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,907 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,218 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,985 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,468 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,609 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,168 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,255 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,494 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,285 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,968 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,493 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,788 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,745 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,968 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,885 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,368 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,395 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,968 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,185 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,828 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,385 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,680 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,185 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,528 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,385 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,513 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Wapenamanda Airport (5,052 ft, 50 km) · Ialibu Airport · Kompiam Airport · Koinambe Airport · Tifalmin Airport · Olsobip Airport · Feramin Airport · Okao Airport
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Mount Hagen–Tabubil trip to about 1h 05m gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Mount Hagen and Tabubil.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Mount Hagen to Tabubil.
The Mount Hagen to Tabubil 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 1h 05m gate to gate over 345 km (215 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Mount Hagen–Tabubil 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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