Private Jet Charter Lae (LAE) to Groote Eylandt (GTE)

Fly privately from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE), a 1,392 km (752 nm) flight, from 1h 58m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,800 all-in.

Distance: 1,392 km
Fastest: 1h 58m
From: $8,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Lae to Groote Eylandt?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 44m
Est. price
$13,100
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 23m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 21m
Est. price
$16,500
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 18m
Est. price
$25,800
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 14m
Est. price
$24,100
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 06m
Est. price
$35,200
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
3h 44m
Est. price
$8,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 44m	Non-stop	$13,100$8,800 – $17,300	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 23m	Non-stop	$12,200$8,600 – $15,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 21m	Non-stop	$16,500$10,300 – $22,600	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 18m	Non-stop	$25,800$17,000 – $34,500	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 14m	Non-stop	$24,100$16,800 – $31,400	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 06m	Non-stop	$35,200$25,000 – $45,400	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 44m	Non-stop	$8,800$6,700 – $10,800	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 Lae to Groote Eylandt non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,392 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 30m
Range: 1,700km

about $10,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 53m
Range: 2,450km

about $15,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 00m
Range: 2,161km

about $17,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 18m
Range: 3,150km

about $22,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 05m
Range: 6,300km

about $31,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 17m
Range: 6,075km

about $34,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Lae to Groote Eylandt in local time

Take off from Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) at about 11:28 local time, after 1h 58m in the air. Groote Eylandt is 0.5 hours behind Lae.

Return flight: Groote Eylandt to Lae

Empty legs near this route

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

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Lae to Groote Eylandt price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $8,200; December is the dearest at about $9,900.

$9.9kDec: about $9,900
$9.6kJan: about $9,600
$9.5kFeb: about $9,500
$8.7kMar: about $8,700
$8.7kApr: about $8,700
$8.2kMay: about $8,200
$8.2kJun: about $8,200
$8.7kJul: about $8,700
$8.7kAug: about $8,700
$8.7kSept: about $8,700
$8.7kOct: about $8,700

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 Lae to Groote Eylandt on your date.

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My dates are flexible

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $15,700
Empty legs, past year: 0

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Private jet vs business class

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

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,930

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 23m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 17m door to door

You save 1h 54m each, 7h 36m for the group. The jet costs $2,990 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 Lae to Groote Eylandt cost?

$8,800 – $45,400

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $15,400 (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 Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Groote Eylandt Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureNadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE)Lae, Papua New Guinea ArrivalGroote Eylandt Airport (GTE)Groote Eylandt, Australia

Fastest flight time: 1h 58mUp to 19 passengers

Lae to Groote Eylandt, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Lae to Groote Eylandt cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,392 km flight from Lae (LAE) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) range from about $8,800 in the turboprops category to around $45,400 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 Lae to Groote Eylandt by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 58m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Lae to Groote Eylandt non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,392 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Lae to Groote Eylandt?

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 Lae to Groote Eylandt?

About $15,400 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 Lae to Groote Eylandt?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $8,200 and December about $9,900. 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 Lae to Groote Eylandt

These jets can fly the 1,392 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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