Charter Quilpie to Windorah privately from US$8,000, about 49 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Quilpie (ULP) ⇄ Windorah (WNR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Quilpie and Windorah is about 207 km (129 miles), or 112 nautical miles.
From A$12,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Quilpie to Windorah (and Windorah to Quilpie) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | A$12,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | A$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (AUD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 49 min | A$12,000 – A$17,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 47 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 | 41 min | A$15,000 – A$21,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | A$16,000 – A$23,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 40 min | A$18,000 – A$24,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Quilpie–Windorah quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Quilpie, Australia: Quilpie Airport.
Windorah, Australia: Windorah Airport.
| Quilpie Airport | Windorah Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | YQLP / ULP | YWDH / WNR |
| Longest hard runway | 4,898 ft | 4,508 ft |
| Surface | COP | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 655 ft | 452 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,508 ft at Windorah Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,008 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,541 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,508 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,441 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,308 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,921 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,608 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,151 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,508 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,641 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,008 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,721 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,308 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,221 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,008 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,441 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,230 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,391 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 308 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,641 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,068 ft short |
4,600 km 4,341 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 422 ft short |
5,926 km 5,667 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 392 ft short |
6,400 km 6,141 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 184 ft short |
7,220 km 6,961 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 932 ft short |
7,400 km 7,141 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 792 ft short |
7,800 km 7,541 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 282 ft short |
7,400 km 7,141 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,492 ft short |
14,260 km 14,001 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,292 ft short |
11,112 km 10,853 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,492 ft short |
12,960 km 12,701 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 292 ft short |
11,945 km 11,686 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Ourdel Airport · Galway Downs Airport · South Galway Airport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Quilpie and Windorah.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Quilpie–Windorah charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Quilpie–Windorah 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$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 49 min gate to gate over 207 km (129 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 Quilpie–Windorah 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.
