Private charter between Port Macquarie and Sydney starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney (SYD) and Sydney to Port Macquarie — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Port Macquarie and Sydney is about 321 km (199 miles), or 173 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Port Macquarie–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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 03m | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 00m | A$14,000 – A$18,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 51 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 50 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 49 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Port Macquarie, Australia: Port Macquarie Airport and Kempsey Airport.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and RAAF Base Richmond.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Port Macquarie: Port Macquarie (PQQ); Sydney: Sydney (BWU), Sydney (Mascot) (SYD), Richmond (XRH).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 05:00 UTC.
Port Macquarie→Sydney runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sun is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Macquarie → Sydney | 198 | 55 min | 38 min | Beech Super King Air (106), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (42), Cessna Citation Mustang (39), Cessna Citation Ultra (3) |
| Sydney → Port Macquarie | 118 | 49 min | — | Beech Super King Air (58), Cessna Citation Mustang (32), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (19), Cessna Citation Ultra (3) |
316 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Port Macquarie Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YPMQ / PQQ | YSSY / SYD |
| Longest hard runway | 5,203 ft | 12,999 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 12 ft | 21 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,398 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,203 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,003 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,778 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,303 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,008 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,203 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,498 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,703 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,578 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,003 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,078 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,703 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,298 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,925 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,248 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,003 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,498 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 373 ft short |
4,600 km 4,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 273 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,524 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 303 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 511 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,818 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 237 ft short |
7,400 km 6,998 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 97 ft short |
7,800 km 7,398 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 413 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,998 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
14,260 km 13,858 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 597 ft short |
11,112 km 10,710 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 797 ft short |
12,960 km 12,558 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 403 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Kempsey Airport (5,413 ft, 41 km) · Taree Airport (4,934 ft, 60 km) · Camden Haven Airport · South West Rocks 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)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Demand on Port Macquarie–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.
About 1h 03m gate to gate over 321 km (199 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Port Macquarie–Sydney departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Port Macquarie–Sydney charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Sydney to Port Macquarie runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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