Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time40 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Charter Tena to Quito privately from US$8,000, about 40 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Tena (TNW) ⇄ Quito (UIO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Tena and Quito is about 135 km (84 miles), or 73 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Tena and Quito, 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 40 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 35 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 34 min | 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.
On Tena–Quito, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Tena, Ecuador: Jumandy Airport.
Quito, Ecuador: Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
| Jumandy Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SEJD / TNW | SEQM / UIO |
| Longest hard runway | 8,202 ft | 13,445 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,234 ft | 7,841 ft |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is at 7,841 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Tena to Quito can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Jumandy Airport has 8,202 ft and Mariscal Sucre International Airport 13,445 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 135 km.
Alternates within range: Mayor Galo Torres Airport (3,937 ft, 28 km) · Acado Airport · Emsecor Heliport (43 ft, 11 km) · Mitad del Mundo Heliport · DGAC Heliport · Endesa Heliport (43 ft, 28 km)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
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.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Tena–Quito when the time is right.
Demand on Tena–Quito comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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.
Roughly 40 min gate to gate across the 135 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Tena–Quito departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Tena–Quito charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Quito to Tena runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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