Charter Nandi to Tarawa privately from US$30,000, about 3h 08m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Nandi (NAN) to Tarawa (TRW) and Tarawa to Nandi — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Nandi to Tarawa is roughly 2,180 kilometres — 1,355 miles, or 1,177 nautical miles.
From US$30,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Nandi to Tarawa (and Tarawa to Nandi) ranges from US$30,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$82,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 08m | 2h 49m – 3h 27m | US$43,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 54m | 2h 37m – 3h 11m | US$59,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 08m | US$43,000 – US$60,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 05m | US$47,500 – US$66,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 58m | US$51,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 54m | US$59,000 – US$82,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 54m | US$65,000 – US$91,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 58m | US$71,000 – US$99,000 | 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.
What determines the price between Nandi and Tarawa? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Nandi, Fiji: Nadi International Airport.
Tarawa, Kiribati: Bonriki International Airport.
| Nadi International Airport | Bonriki International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NFFN / NAN | NGTA / TRW |
| Longest hard runway | 10,739 ft | 6,598 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Bitumen |
| Field elevation | 59 ft | 9 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,398 ft spare |
2,180 km 545 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,698 ft spare |
2,410 km 315 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 3,098 ft spare |
3,700 km 975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,320 ft spare |
3,650 km 925 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,398 ft spare |
3,900 km 1,175 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,022 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,875 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,668 ft spare |
5,926 km 3,201 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,698 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,675 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,906 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,495 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,158 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,675 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,298 ft spare |
7,800 km 5,075 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,808 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,675 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 598 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,535 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 798 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,387 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 598 ft spare |
12,960 km 10,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,798 ft spare |
11,945 km 9,220 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Treasure Island Seaplane Base · Castaway Island Seaplane Base · Korolevu Seaplane Base · Vomo Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Nandi–Tarawa quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Nandi–Tarawa trip to about 3h 08m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The Nandi to Tarawa route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$30,000 – US$82,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 08m gate to gate over 2,180 km (1,355 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nandi–Tarawa 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.
