Charter Woodbourne to Christchurch privately from US$8,000, about 53 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Woodbourne (BHE) ⇄ Christchurch (CHC) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Woodbourne and Christchurch is about 245 km (152 miles), or 132 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Woodbourne–Christchurch spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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 (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 53 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 51 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 44 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 43 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Woodbourne–Christchurch, 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Woodbourne, New Zealand: Woodbourne Airport.
Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch International Airport.
| Woodbourne Airport | Christchurch International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZWB / BHE | NZCH / CHC |
| Longest hard runway | 4,675 ft | 10,787 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 109 ft | 123 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,675 ft at Woodbourne Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,175 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,493 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,675 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,393 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,475 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,873 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,775 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,103 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,675 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,175 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,673 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,475 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,173 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,175 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,393 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,397 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 475 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 901 ft short |
4,600 km 4,293 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 255 ft short |
5,926 km 5,619 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 225 ft short |
6,400 km 6,093 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 17 ft short |
7,220 km 6,913 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 765 ft short |
7,400 km 7,093 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 625 ft short |
7,800 km 7,493 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 115 ft short |
7,400 km 7,093 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,325 ft short |
14,260 km 13,953 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,125 ft short |
11,112 km 10,805 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,325 ft short |
12,960 km 12,653 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 125 ft short |
11,945 km 11,638 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nelson Airport (4,420 ft, 59 km) · Picton Aerodrome · Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome · Eves Valley Heliport · Forest Field Aerodrome · Rangiora Airfield · West Melton Aerodrome (2,008 ft, 11 km) · Garden City Heliport
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 245 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Woodbourne–Christchurch 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 53 min gate to gate over 245 km (152 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 Woodbourne–Christchurch departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Woodbourne–Christchurch charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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