Charter Port Vila to Valesdir privately from US$8,000, about 36 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Port Vila (VLI) to Valesdir (VLS) and Valesdir to Port Vila — timed and priced alike.
Port Vila and Valesdir lie approximately 102 km apart (63 mi / 55 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between Port Vila and Valesdir, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Port Vila–Valesdir 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:
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
Valesdir, Vanuatu: Valesdir Airport.
| Bauerfield International Airport | Valesdir Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVVV / VLI | NVSV / VLS |
| Longest hard runway | 8,530 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | Grass |
| Field elevation | 70 ft | 10 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,672 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 6,530 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,572 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,330 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,052 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,630 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,282 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 5,530 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,772 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,852 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 7,330 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,352 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,030 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,572 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,252 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,522 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,330 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,772 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,954 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,472 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,600 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,798 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,630 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,272 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,838 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,092 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,090 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,272 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,230 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,672 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,740 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,272 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,132 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,730 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,984 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,832 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,730 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,817 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Siwo Airport · Lamen Bay Airport · Siwo Airport · Tongoa Airport · Uléi Airport
Pets are welcome on every Port Vila–Valesdir charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Port Vila–Valesdir quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Port Vila–Valesdir is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 102 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 Port Vila–Valesdir 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.
