Charter Parkes to Sydney privately from US$8,000, about 58 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Parkes (PKE) ⇄ Sydney (SYD) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Parkes to Sydney is roughly 287 kilometres — 178 miles, or 155 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Parkes–Sydney spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (AUD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Parkes–Sydney charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Parkes, Australia: Parkes Airport.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
| Parkes Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPKS / PKE | YSSY / SYD |
| Longest hard runway | 5,525 ft | 12,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,069 ft | 21 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,025 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,441 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,525 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,325 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,821 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,625 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,051 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,525 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,541 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,025 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,621 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,325 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,121 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,025 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,341 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,247 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,291 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,325 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,541 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 51 ft short |
4,600 km 4,241 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 595 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 625 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,041 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 833 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,861 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 85 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,041 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 225 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,441 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 735 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,041 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 475 ft short |
14,260 km 13,901 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 275 ft short |
11,112 km 10,753 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 475 ft short |
12,960 km 12,601 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 725 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,586 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Forbes Airport (4,029 ft, 38 km) · Cudal Airport · Peak Hill Airport · Fairview Airport · Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (12,139 ft, 43 km) · RAAF Base Richmond (7,001 ft, 53 km) · Sydney Bankstown Airport (4,644 ft, 17 km) · Camden Airport (4,804 ft, 46 km)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Parkes–Sydney when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Parkes and Sydney.
Demand on Parkes–Sydney 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$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 58 min gate to gate across the 287 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Parkes–Sydney departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Parkes–Sydney 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.
