Private charter between Woodbourne and Wellington starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Woodbourne (BHE) ⇄ Wellington (WLG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Woodbourne and Wellington is about 81 km (50 miles), or 44 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Woodbourne–Wellington 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. | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 31 min | 28 min – 34 min | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 34 min | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 33 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 | 31 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 30 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 30 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Woodbourne–Wellington charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Woodbourne, New Zealand: Woodbourne Airport.
Wellington, New Zealand: Wellington International Airport.
| Woodbourne Airport | Wellington International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZWB / BHE | NZWN / WLG |
| Longest hard runway | 4,675 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 109 ft | 41 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 1,698 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,675 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,598 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,475 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,078 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,775 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,308 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,675 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,175 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,878 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,475 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,378 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,175 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,598 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,397 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,548 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 475 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,798 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 901 ft short |
4,600 km 4,498 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 255 ft short |
5,926 km 5,824 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 225 ft short |
6,400 km 6,298 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 17 ft short |
7,220 km 7,118 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 765 ft short |
7,400 km 7,298 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 625 ft short |
7,800 km 7,698 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 115 ft short |
7,400 km 7,298 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,325 ft short |
14,260 km 14,158 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,125 ft short |
11,112 km 11,010 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,325 ft short |
12,960 km 12,858 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 125 ft short |
11,945 km 11,843 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 · Paraparaumu Airport (4,429 ft, 49 km) · Martinborough Airport · Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome · Queens Wharf Heliport
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Woodbourne and Wellington is built around your itinerary.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Demand on Woodbourne–Wellington 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.
About 34 min gate to gate over 81 km (50 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.
Yes — we handle last-minute Woodbourne–Wellington charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Woodbourne–Wellington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Wellington to Woodbourne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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