Charter Papeete to Manihi privately from US$8,000, about 1h 05m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Papeete (PPT) to Manihi (AHE), and from Manihi (AHE) back to Papeete (PPT).
As the crow flies, Papeete to Manihi is roughly 499 kilometres — 310 miles, or 269 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Papeete to Manihi (and Manihi to Papeete) ranges from US$8,000 for a very light jet like the Cessna Citation M2, up to US$13,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,410 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 05m | 59 min – 1h 12m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Turboprop | 1h 26m | 1h 17m – 1h 35m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 26m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 21m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Papeete, French Polynesia: Fa'a'ā International Airport.
Manihi, French Polynesia: Ahe Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Ahe Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTHE / AHE |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | 4,068 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 11 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 20 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,068 ft at Ahe Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,568 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,068 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 868 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,556 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,168 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,786 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,068 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,276 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,568 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,868 ft spare |
1,480 km 856 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 568 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 790 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,026 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 132 ft short |
3,900 km 3,276 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,508 ft short |
4,600 km 3,976 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 862 ft short |
5,926 km 5,302 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 832 ft short |
6,400 km 5,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 624 ft short |
7,220 km 6,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,372 ft short |
7,400 km 6,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,232 ft short |
7,800 km 7,176 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 722 ft short |
7,400 km 6,776 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,932 ft short |
14,260 km 13,636 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,732 ft short |
11,112 km 10,488 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,932 ft short |
12,960 km 12,336 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 732 ft short |
11,945 km 11,321 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km) · Manihi Airport (3,051 ft, 0 km)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Demand on Papeete–Manihi comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Cessna Citation M2) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 05m gate to gate over 499 km (310 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Papeete–Manihi charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Papeete–Manihi charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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