Private charter between Papeete and Takaroa starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Papeete (PPT) to Takaroa (TKX), and from Takaroa (TKX) back to Papeete (PPT).
Papeete and Takaroa lie approximately 599 km apart (372 mi / 323 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Papeete–Takaroa spans US$8,000 – US$16,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 36m | 1h 26m – 1h 46m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 36m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 31m | 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.
Jet charter costs between Papeete and Takaroa are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
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.
Takaroa, French Polynesia: Takaroa Airport.
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | Takaroa Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NTAA / PPT | NTKR / TKX |
| Longest hard runway | 11,360 ft | 3,452 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 13 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,452 ft at Takaroa Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,952 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,051 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,452 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,951 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 252 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,431 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 552 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,661 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 452 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,952 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,231 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,252 ft spare |
1,480 km 731 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 48 ft short |
3,700 km 2,951 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 174 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,901 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 748 ft short |
3,900 km 3,151 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,124 ft short |
4,600 km 3,851 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,478 ft short |
5,926 km 5,177 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,448 ft short |
6,400 km 5,651 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,240 ft short |
7,220 km 6,471 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,988 ft short |
7,400 km 6,651 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,848 ft short |
7,800 km 7,051 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,338 ft short |
7,400 km 6,651 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,548 ft short |
14,260 km 13,511 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,348 ft short |
11,112 km 10,363 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,548 ft short |
12,960 km 12,211 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,348 ft short |
11,945 km 11,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Moorea Temae Airport (4,035 ft, 18 km) · Takapoto Airport (3,018 ft, 37 km)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Papeete–Takaroa sector leaves when you do.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 599 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Papeete and Takaroa.
Demand on Papeete–Takaroa comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$16,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 36m gate to gate across the 599 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Papeete–Takaroa 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.
Of course: Takaroa to Papeete runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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