Charter Port Moresby to Vanimo privately from US$11,500, about 1h 39m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Port Moresby (POM) to Vanimo (VAI), and from Vanimo (VAI) back to Port Moresby (POM).
Port Moresby and Vanimo lie approximately 996 km apart (619 mi / 538 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$11,500 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$11,500 – US$33,500 for a one-way charter between Port Moresby and Vanimo, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 39m | 1h 29m – 1h 49m | US$24,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 39m | US$24,000 – US$33,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 38m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 34m | US$29,000 – US$40,000 | 8-10 |
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 Port Moresby–Vanimo 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea: Vanimo Airport.
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Vanimo Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYPY / POM | AYVN / VAI |
| Longest hard runway | 9,022 ft | 5,775 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 146 ft | 10 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,275 ft spare |
1,800 km 555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,775 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,575 ft spare |
2,180 km 935 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,875 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,165 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,775 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,275 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,455 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,497 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,405 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,575 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 199 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,355 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 845 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,681 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 875 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,083 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 335 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 475 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,555 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 985 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 225 ft short |
14,260 km 13,015 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 25 ft short |
11,112 km 9,867 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 225 ft short |
12,960 km 11,715 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 975 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Naoro Airport · Haelogo Airport · Efogi Airport · Kagi Airport · Ossima Airport · Bewani Airport · Leitre Airport · Blackwara Airport
Choose your wheels-up time — Port Moresby–Vanimo runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 1h 39m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$11,500 – US$33,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
Port Moresby–Vanimo is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,500 – US$33,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 39m gate to gate across the 996 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Port Moresby–Vanimo 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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