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Private Jet Charter Buka Island (BUA) to Lae (LAE)

Fly privately from Buka Airport (BUA) to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), a 888 km (479 nm) flight, from 1h 24m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,700 all-in.

Distance
888 km
Fastest
1h 24m
From
$6,700
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Buka Island to Lae?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    1h 53m
    Est. price
    $10,400

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    1h 40m
    Est. price
    $9,700

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    1h 38m
    Est. price
    $13,700

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    1h 37m
    Est. price
    $21,000

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    1h 34m
    Est. price
    $19,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    1h 29m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    2h 32m
    Est. price
    $6,700

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Buka Island to Lae non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 888 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
3h 01m

about $8,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 59m

about $13,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
2h 03m

about $14,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
1h 37m

about $19,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
1h 38m

about $26,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
1h 36m

about $29,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Buka Island to Lae in local time

Take off from Buka Airport (BUA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) at about 10:24 local time, after 1h 24m in the air. Lae is 1 hour behind Buka Island.

Return flight: Lae to Buka Island

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Buka Island or Lae right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Buka Island to Lae price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $6,300; August is the dearest at about $7,300.
  1. Dec: about $7,200
  2. Jan: about $6,500
  3. Feb: about $6,300
  4. Mar: about $6,600
  5. Apr: about $6,600
  6. May: about $6,600
  7. Jun: about $7,200
  8. Jul: about $7,300
  9. Aug: about $7,300
  10. Sept: about $6,600
  11. Oct: about $6,600

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Buka Island to Lae on your date.

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$3,300

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 29m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 38m door to door

You save 2h 9m each, 8h 37m for the group. The jet costs $2,330 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Buka Island to Lae cost?

$6,700 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $11,300 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Buka Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureBuka Airport (BUA)Buka Island, Papua New GuineaArrivalNadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE)Lae, Papua New Guinea
Fastest flight time: 1h 24mUp to 19 passengers

Buka Island to Lae, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Buka Island to Lae cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 888 km flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Lae (LAE) range from about $6,700 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Buka Island to Lae by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 24m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Buka Island to Lae non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 888 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Buka Island to Lae?
Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Buka Island to Lae?
About $11,300 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Buka Island to Lae?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $6,300 and August about $7,300. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Buka Island to Lae

These jets can fly the 888 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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