Fly private between Waala and Noumea from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Waala (KOC) to Noumea (NOU) and Noumea to Waala — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Waala to Noumea is roughly 260 kilometres — 162 miles, or 141 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Waala and Noumea, 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 13m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 09m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Waala–Noumea 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:
Waala, New Caledonia: Koumac Airport.
Noumea, New Caledonia: La Tontouta International Airport.
| Koumac Airport | La Tontouta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NWWK / KOC | NWWW / NOU |
| Longest hard runway | 3,616 ft | 10,663 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 42 ft | 52 ft |
| Distance from city | 111 km | 19 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,616 ft at Koumac Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,116 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,616 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 416 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,855 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 716 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,085 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 616 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,575 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,116 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,416 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,155 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 116 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,375 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 338 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 584 ft short |
3,900 km 3,575 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,960 ft short |
4,600 km 4,275 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,314 ft short |
5,926 km 5,601 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,284 ft short |
6,400 km 6,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,076 ft short |
7,220 km 6,895 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,824 ft short |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,684 ft short |
7,800 km 7,475 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,174 ft short |
7,400 km 7,075 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,384 ft short |
14,260 km 13,935 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,184 ft short |
11,112 km 10,787 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,384 ft short |
12,960 km 12,635 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,184 ft short |
11,945 km 11,620 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Île Art - Waala Airport (1,969 ft, 0 km) · Nouméa Magenta Airport (4,101 ft, 19 km) · Oua Tom Airport · Méridien Heliport
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Waala–Noumea when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Waala–Noumea trip to about 1h 13m gate to gate.
Waala–Noumea 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 1h 13m gate to gate over 260 km (162 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Waala–Noumea 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.
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