Fly private between Nelson and Palmerston North from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Nelson (NSN) to Palmerston North (OHA) and Palmerston North to Nelson — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Nelson and Palmerston North is about 219 km (136 miles), or 118 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Nelson and Palmerston North, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 51 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 49 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 42 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Nelson and Palmerston North? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Nelson, New Zealand: Nelson Airport.
Palmerston North, New Zealand: RNZAF Base Ohakea and Palmerston North Airport.
| Nelson Airport | RNZAF Base Ohakea | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZNS / NSN | NZOH / OHA |
| Longest hard runway | 4,420 ft | 8,028 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 17 ft | 164 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 23 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,420 ft at Nelson Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,920 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,526 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,420 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,426 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,220 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,906 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,520 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,136 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,420 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,626 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,920 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,706 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,220 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,206 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 920 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,426 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,142 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,376 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 220 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,626 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,156 ft short |
4,600 km 4,326 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 510 ft short |
5,926 km 5,652 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 480 ft short |
6,400 km 6,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 272 ft short |
7,220 km 6,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,020 ft short |
7,400 km 7,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 880 ft short |
7,800 km 7,526 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 370 ft short |
7,400 km 7,126 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,580 ft short |
14,260 km 13,986 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,380 ft short |
11,112 km 10,838 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,580 ft short |
12,960 km 12,686 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 380 ft short |
11,945 km 11,671 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Woodbourne Airport (4,675 ft, 59 km) · Motueka Airport (2,562 ft, 28 km) · Picton Aerodrome · Eves Valley Heliport · Palmerston North Airport (6,240 ft, 0 km) · Wanganui Airport (4,521 ft, 64 km) · Feilding Airport (3,376 ft, 7 km) · Dannevirke Aerodrome
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Nelson and Palmerston North is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 51 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Nelson–Palmerston North is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Nelson–Palmerston North is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 51 min gate to gate over 219 km (136 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nelson–Palmerston North 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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