Charter Nuiqsut to Deadhorse privately from US$10,000, about 36 min in the air. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Nuiqsut (NUI) to Deadhorse (SCC) and Deadhorse to Nuiqsut — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Nuiqsut to Deadhorse is roughly 96 kilometres — 59 miles, or 52 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Nuiqsut and Deadhorse, 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
What determines the price between Nuiqsut and Deadhorse? 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Nuiqsut, United States: Nuiqsut Airport.
Deadhorse, United States: Deadhorse Airport.
| Nuiqsut Airport | Deadhorse Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PAQT / NUI | PASC / SCC |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,500 ft |
| Surface | GVL | ASPH-G |
| Field elevation | 38 ft | 65 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 | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport · Oooguruk Island Heliport · Otp Heliport (65 ft, 43 km) · Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport · Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport · Badami Airport · Bullen Point Short Range Radar Station Airport · Point Mcintyre Airport
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 96 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Nuiqsut to Deadhorse 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$10,000 – 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.
Roughly 36 min airborne across the 96 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nuiqsut–Deadhorse 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.
Of course: Deadhorse to Nuiqsut runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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