Charter Port Moresby to Wapenamanda privately from US$9,500, about 1h 11m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Port Moresby (POM) to Wapenamanda (WBM) and Wapenamanda to Port Moresby — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Port Moresby and Wapenamanda is about 560 km (348 miles), or 302 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$23,000 for a one-way charter between Port Moresby and Wapenamanda, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$11,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 11m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 09m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 07m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 07m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 05m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 03m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
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.
What determines the price between Port Moresby and Wapenamanda? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.
Wapenamanda, Papua New Guinea: Wapenamanda Airport and Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport.
| Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport | Wapenamanda Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | AYPY / POM | AYWD / WBM |
| Longest hard runway | 9,022 ft | 5,052 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 146 ft | 5,889 ft |
Wapenamanda Airport is at 5,889 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,552 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,100 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,052 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,852 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,480 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,152 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,710 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,052 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,200 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,552 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,280 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,852 ft spare |
1,480 km 780 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,552 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,000 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,774 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,950 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 852 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,200 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 524 ft short |
4,600 km 3,900 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 122 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,226 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 152 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 360 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,520 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 388 ft short |
7,400 km 6,700 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 248 ft short |
7,800 km 7,100 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 262 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,700 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 948 ft short |
14,260 km 13,560 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 748 ft short |
11,112 km 10,412 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 948 ft short |
12,960 km 12,260 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 252 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,245 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Naoro Airport · Haelogo Airport · Efogi Airport · Kagi Airport · Mount Hagen Kagamuga Airport (7,185 ft, 50 km) · Mendi Airport (4,411 ft, 63 km) · Kompiam Airport · Kandep Airport
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
The Port Moresby to Wapenamanda route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$23,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 11m gate to gate over 560 km (348 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Port Moresby–Wapenamanda departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Port Moresby–Wapenamanda 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.
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