Private Jet Charter Mendi (MDU) to Darwin (DRW)

Fly privately from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), a 1,565 km (845 nm) flight, from 2h 10m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $10,400 all-in.

Distance: 1,565 km
Fastest: 2h 10m
From: $10,400
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Mendi to Darwin?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
3h 01m
Est. price
$14,000
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 37m
Est. price
$13,100
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 35m
Est. price
$17,500
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 32m
Est. price
$27,400
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 28m
Est. price
$25,600
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 19m
Est. price
$37,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
4h 09m
Est. price
$10,400
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	3h 01m	Non-stop	$14,000$9,700 – $18,200	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 37m	Non-stop	$13,100$9,500 – $16,600	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 35m	Non-stop	$17,500$11,300 – $23,600	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 32m	Non-stop	$27,400$18,700 – $36,100	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 28m	Non-stop	$25,600$18,300 – $32,900	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 19m	Non-stop	$37,600$27,300 – $47,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	4h 09m	Non-stop	$10,400$8,300 – $12,500	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 Mendi to Darwin non-stop

116 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,565 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Beechcraft King Air F90-1

Beechcraft

Pax: 6
Time: 4h 09m
Range: 1,852km

about $14,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 3h 12m
Range: 2,450km

about $16,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 3h 19m
Range: 2,161km

about $18,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 33m
Range: 3,150km

about $23,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 18m
Range: 6,300km

about $32,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 31m
Range: 6,075km

about $36,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mendi to Darwin in local time

Take off from Mendi Airport (MDU) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) at about 11:40 local time, after 2h 10m in the air. Darwin is 0.5 hours behind Mendi.

Return flight: Darwin to Mendi

Empty legs near this route

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

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Mendi to Darwin price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $9,700; December is the dearest at about $11,700.

$12kDec: about $11,700
$11kJan: about $11,400
$11kFeb: about $11,300
$10kMar: about $10,300
$10kApr: about $10,400
$9.8kMay: about $9,800
$9.7kJun: about $9,700
$10kJul: about $10,400
$10kAug: about $10,400
$10kSept: about $10,300
$10kOct: about $10,400

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 Mendi to Darwin on your date.

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Prices on this route rise 3–12% in the last two weeks before departure. Booking early also gets you the best aircraft.

From, on Tue 24 Nov: $15,950
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

$4,150

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 42m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 30m door to door

You save 1h 49m each, 7h 15m for the group. The jet costs $2,080 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 Mendi to Darwin cost?

$10,400 – $47,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $18,700 (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 Mendi Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureMendi Airport (MDU)Mendi, Papua New Guinea ArrivalDarwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW)Darwin, Australia

Fastest flight time: 2h 10mUp to 19 passengers

Mendi to Darwin, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Mendi to Darwin cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,565 km flight from Mendi (MDU) to Darwin (DRW) range from about $10,400 in the turboprops category to around $47,800 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 Mendi to Darwin by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 2h 10m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Mendi to Darwin non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,565 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Mendi to Darwin?

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 Mendi to Darwin?

About $18,700 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 Mendi to Darwin?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $9,700 and December about $11,700. 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 Mendi to Darwin

These jets can fly the 1,565 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Cirrus Vision Jet SF502,100 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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