Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 25m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$9,500 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Papeete to Raivavae privately from US$9,500, about 1h 25m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Papeete (PPT) to Raivavae (RVV), and from Raivavae (RVV) back to Papeete (PPT).
As the crow flies, Papeete to Raivavae is roughly 733 kilometres — 455 miles, or 396 nautical miles.
From US$9,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$9,500 – US$27,500 for a one-way charter between Papeete and Raivavae, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | US$13,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 25m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 23m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 20m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 20m | US$13,500 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 18m | US$15,000 – US$21,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 15m | US$16,000 – US$23,000 | 6-8 |
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.
On Papeete–Raivavae, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
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.
Raivavae, French Polynesia: Raivavae Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Raivavae Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTAV / RVV |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | 4,592 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 7 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,592 ft at Raivavae Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,092 ft spare |
1,800 km 883 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,592 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,783 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,392 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,692 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,592 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,092 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,783 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,314 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,733 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 392 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 984 ft short |
4,600 km 3,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 338 ft short |
5,926 km 5,009 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 308 ft short |
6,400 km 5,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 100 ft short |
7,220 km 6,303 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 848 ft short |
7,400 km 6,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 708 ft short |
7,800 km 6,883 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 198 ft short |
7,400 km 6,483 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,408 ft short |
14,260 km 13,343 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,208 ft short |
11,112 km 10,195 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,408 ft short |
12,960 km 12,043 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 208 ft short |
11,945 km 11,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km)
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$9,500 – US$27,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Papeete to Raivavae.
The Papeete to Raivavae 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$9,500 – US$27,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 25m gate to gate over 733 km (455 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Papeete–Raivavae departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Papeete–Raivavae 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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