Private charter between Papeete and Rurutu starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
We fly Papeete (PPT) ⇄ Rurutu (RUR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Papeete to Rurutu is roughly 573 kilometres — 356 miles, or 309 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Papeete to Rurutu (and Rurutu to Papeete) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$23,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | US$11,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 12m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 10m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 08m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 06m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 04m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
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.
Charter pricing on Papeete–Rurutu moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
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.
Rurutu, French Polynesia: Rurutu Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Rurutu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTAR / RUR |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | 4,757 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 18 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,757 ft at Rurutu Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,257 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,083 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,757 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,557 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,463 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,857 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,693 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,757 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,183 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,257 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,263 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,557 ft spare |
1,480 km 763 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,257 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,983 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,479 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,933 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 557 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,183 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 819 ft short |
4,600 km 3,883 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 173 ft short |
5,926 km 5,209 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 143 ft short |
6,400 km 5,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 65 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,503 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 683 ft short |
7,400 km 6,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 543 ft short |
7,800 km 7,083 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 33 ft short |
7,400 km 6,683 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,243 ft short |
14,260 km 13,543 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,043 ft short |
11,112 km 10,395 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,243 ft short |
12,960 km 12,243 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 43 ft short |
11,945 km 11,228 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km)
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$23,000 range for Papeete–Rurutu, confirmed once we check live availability.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Papeete–Rurutu charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
The Papeete to Rurutu 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$23,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 12m gate to gate across the 573 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Papeete–Rurutu 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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