Charter Palmerston North to Wellington privately from US$8,000, about 40 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Palmerston North (OHA) ⇄ Wellington (WLG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Palmerston North and Wellington lie approximately 134 km apart (83 mi / 72 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Palmerston North–Wellington spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 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 | 35 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Palmerston North–Wellington is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Palmerston North, New Zealand: RNZAF Base Ohakea and Palmerston North Airport.
Wellington, New Zealand: Wellington International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Palmerston North: Palmerston North (PMR); Wellington: Wellington (WLG).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 00:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North → Wellington | 54 | 26 min | 18 min | Beech Super King Air (42), Cessna Citation CJ3 (5), Dassault Falcon 50 (3) |
| Wellington → Palmerston North | 69 | 24 min | — | Beech Super King Air (61), Cessna Citation Mustang (2), Dassault Falcon 50 (2), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (2) |
123 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | Wellington International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZOH / OHA | NZWN / WLG |
| Longest hard runway | 8,028 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 164 ft | 41 ft |
| Distance from city | 23 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Palmerston North to Wellington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Wellington International Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,352 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 352 ft to spare. The leg is 134 km.
Alternates within range: Palmerston North Airport (6,240 ft, 0 km) · Wanganui Airport (4,521 ft, 64 km) · Feilding Airport (3,376 ft, 7 km) · Dannevirke Aerodrome · Paraparaumu Airport (4,429 ft, 49 km) · Martinborough Airport · Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome · Queens Wharf Heliport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Palmerston North and Wellington.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — 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.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Palmerston North–Wellington 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 40 min gate to gate over 134 km (83 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Palmerston North–Wellington 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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