Fly private between Papeete and Rimatara from US$9,500 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Papeete (PPT) to Rimatara (RMT) and Rimatara to Papeete — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Papeete and Rimatara is about 657 km (408 miles), or 355 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$25,000 for a one-way charter between Papeete and Rimatara, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. It seats 7-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | |||
| Turboprop | On request | 7-8 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Short-Field Turboprop | On request | 9-12 |
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.
Every Papeete–Rimatara quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
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.
Rimatara, French Polynesia: Rimatara Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Rimatara Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTAM / RMT |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | — |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 60 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 | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 9,860 ft spare |
1,800 km 978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 9,360 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,878 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,160 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,460 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,588 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 8,360 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 9,860 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,158 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 10,160 ft spare |
1,480 km 658 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,860 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,878 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,082 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,828 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,160 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,078 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,784 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,430 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,104 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,460 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,668 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,398 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,920 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,060 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,570 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,578 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,360 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,438 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,560 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,360 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,138 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,560 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,123 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km)
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Papeete–Rimatara quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Papeete–Rimatara when the time is right.
The Papeete to Rimatara 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$25,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly gate to gate across the 657 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Short-Field Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Papeete–Rimatara 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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