Charter Tanna to Port Vila privately from US$8,000, about 50 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Tanna (TAH) to Port Vila (VLI), and from Port Vila (VLI) back to Tanna (TAH).
As the crow flies, Tanna to Port Vila is roughly 217 kilometres — 135 miles, or 117 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Tanna to Port Vila (and Port Vila to Tanna) 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 50 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 48 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 42 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every Tanna–Port Vila 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Tanna, Vanuatu: Whitegrass Airport.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
| Whitegrass Airport | Bauerfield International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVVW / TAH | NVVV / VLI |
| Longest hard runway | 4,035 ft | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 19 ft | 70 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,035 ft at Whitegrass Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,535 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,035 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 835 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,908 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,135 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,138 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,035 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,628 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,535 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,708 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,835 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,208 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 535 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 757 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 165 ft short |
3,900 km 3,628 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,541 ft short |
4,600 km 4,328 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 895 ft short |
5,926 km 5,654 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 865 ft short |
6,400 km 6,128 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 657 ft short |
7,220 km 6,948 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,405 ft short |
7,400 km 7,128 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,265 ft short |
7,800 km 7,528 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 755 ft short |
7,400 km 7,128 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,965 ft short |
14,260 km 13,988 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,765 ft short |
11,112 km 10,840 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,965 ft short |
12,960 km 12,688 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 765 ft short |
11,945 km 11,673 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Lenakel Airport · Aniwa Airport · Ipota Airport · Siwo Airport
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Tanna–Port Vila charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Tanna–Port Vila is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 50 min gate to gate over 217 km (135 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Tanna–Port Vila 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: Port Vila to Tanna runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
