Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 12m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide priceUS$9,500 – US$13,500
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Sambava to Antananarivo privately from US$9,500, about 1h 12m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Sambava (SVB) to Antananarivo (TNR) and Antananarivo to Sambava — timed and priced alike.
Sambava and Antananarivo lie approximately 579 km apart (360 mi / 312 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$23,000 for a one-way charter between Sambava and Antananarivo, 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. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 12m | 1h 05m – 1h 19m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$11,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 12m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 10m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 09m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 09m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 07m | US$12,500 – US$17,500 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 04m | US$14,000 – US$19,000 | 6-8 |
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.
Every Sambava–Antananarivo 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:
Sambava, Madagascar: Sambava Airport.
Antananarivo, Madagascar: Ivato International Airport and Antananarivo Arivonimamo Airport.
| Sambava Airport | Ivato International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | FMNS / SVB | FMMI / TNR |
| Longest hard runway | 4,577 ft | 10,171 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 20 ft | 4,198 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,577 ft at Sambava Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,077 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,577 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,976 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,377 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,456 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,677 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,577 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,077 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,256 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,377 ft spare |
1,480 km 756 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,077 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,976 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,299 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,926 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 377 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,176 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 999 ft short |
4,600 km 3,876 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 353 ft short |
5,926 km 5,202 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 323 ft short |
6,400 km 5,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 115 ft short |
7,220 km 6,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 863 ft short |
7,400 km 6,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 723 ft short |
7,800 km 7,076 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 213 ft short |
7,400 km 6,676 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,423 ft short |
14,260 km 13,536 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,223 ft short |
11,112 km 10,388 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,423 ft short |
12,960 km 12,236 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 223 ft short |
11,945 km 11,221 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Antananarivo Arivonimamo Airport (8,237 ft, 41 km)
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Sambava and Antananarivo is built around your itinerary.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Sambava–Antananarivo trip to about 1h 12m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$23,000 range for Sambava–Antananarivo, confirmed once we check live availability.
Sambava–Antananarivo is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 12m gate to gate over 579 km (360 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 Sambava–Antananarivo 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.
Of course: Antananarivo to Sambava runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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