Private charter between Nuku Hiva and Ua Pou starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Nuku Hiva (NHV) ⇄ Ua Pou (NHV) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Nuku Hiva and Ua Pou is about 0 km (0 miles), or 0 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Nuku Hiva–Ua Pou spans US$8,000 – US$11,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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. | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 32 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 31 min | US$9,000 – 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 Nuku Hiva and Ua Pou? 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia: Nuku Hiva Airport.
Ua Pou, French Polynesia: Nuku Hiva Airport.
| Nuku Hiva Airport | Nuku Hiva Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTMD / NHV | NTMD / NHV |
| Longest hard runway | 5,578 ft | 5,578 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 220 ft | 220 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 64 km |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,078 ft spare |
1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,578 ft spare |
2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,378 ft spare |
2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,678 ft spare |
2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,578 ft spare |
2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,078 ft spare |
1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,378 ft spare |
1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,078 ft spare |
3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,300 ft spare |
3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,378 ft spare |
3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2 ft spare |
4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 648 ft spare |
5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 678 ft spare |
6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 886 ft spare |
7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 138 ft spare |
7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 278 ft spare |
7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 788 ft spare |
7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 422 ft short |
14,260 km | Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 222 ft short |
11,112 km | Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 422 ft short |
12,960 km | Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 778 ft spare |
11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Ua Pou Airport (2,723 ft, 64 km) · Ua Pou Airport (2,723 ft, 0 km)
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$11,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Nuku Hiva–Ua Pou charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
The Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou 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$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 32 min gate to gate across the 0 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Nuku Hiva–Ua Pou departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Ua Pou to Nuku Hiva runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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