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Private Jet Charter Buka Island (BUA) to Maroochydore (MCY)

Fly privately from Buka Airport (BUA) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), a 2,360 km (1,274 nm) flight, from 3h 04m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,700 all-in.

Distance
2,360 km
Fastest
3h 04m
From
$13,700
Non-stop sizes
6
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Buka Island to Maroochydore?

  • Very Light JetsFuel stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    5h 21m
    Est. price
    $19,700

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    3h 45m
    Est. price
    $17,400

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    3h 42m
    Est. price
    $21,900

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    3h 37m
    Est. price
    $34,900

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    3h 30m
    Est. price
    $32,700

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    3h 17m
    Est. price
    $48,400

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    6h 04m
    Est. price
    $13,700

    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 Maroochydore non-stop

96 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,360 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Epic E1000 exteriorTurboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax
5
Time
4h 54m

about $19,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond exteriorLight

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax
8
Time
3h 58m

about $21,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
3h 38m

about $28,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation X+ exteriorHeavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax
9
Time
3h 16m

about $40,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
3h 35m

about $43,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream V exteriorUltra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
14
Time
3h 33m

about $58,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Buka Island to Maroochydore in local time

Take off from Buka Airport (BUA) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) at about 12:04 local time, after 3h 04m in the air. Maroochydore is 1 hour behind Buka Island.

Return flight: Maroochydore to Buka Island

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Buka Island to Maroochydore price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $12,800; December is the dearest at about $15,400.
  1. Dec: about $15,400
  2. Jan: about $15,000
  3. Feb: about $14,800
  4. Mar: about $13,500
  5. Apr: about $13,600
  6. May: about $12,800
  7. Jun: about $12,800
  8. Jul: about $13,600
  9. Aug: about $13,600
  10. Sept: about $13,600
  11. Oct: about $13,600

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.

Private jet traffic at Buka Island and Maroochydore

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Arrival

59private jets at Sunshine Coast Airport

Busiest on Sundays (27% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov
$21,500
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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

4

Private jet

$5,380

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 28m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 32m door to door

You save 2h 4m each, 8h 16m for the group. The jet costs $3,270 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 Maroochydore cost?

$13,700 – $58,600

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $25,200 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • 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 Sunshine Coast 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 GuineaArrivalSunshine Coast Airport (MCY)Maroochydore, Australia
Fastest flight time: 3h 04mUp to 19 passengers

Buka Island to Maroochydore, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Buka Island to Maroochydore cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 2,360 km flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Maroochydore (MCY) range from about $13,700 in the turboprops category to around $58,600 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 Maroochydore by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 04m in the fastest category, while smaller aircraft may need a fuel stop. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Buka Island to Maroochydore non-stop?
Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,360 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.
Can I book an empty leg from Buka Island to Maroochydore?
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 Maroochydore?
About $25,200 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 Maroochydore?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $12,800 and December about $15,400. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Maroochydore?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): 59, so MCY is the main private-jet airport for Maroochydore. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Maroochydore.

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Aircraft for Buka Island to Maroochydore

These jets can fly the 2,360 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km rangeNextant 400XTi3,480 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km rangeGulfstream G60012,220 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Buka Island

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