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Private Jet Charter Mendi (MDU) to Lae (LAE)

Fly privately from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), a 342 km (185 nm) flight, from 47m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,400 all-in.

Distance
342 km
Fastest
47m
From
$4,400
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Mendi to Lae?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    58m
    Est. price
    $7,600

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

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    53m
    Est. price
    $7,000

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

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    53m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    52m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    51m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    49m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    1h 13m
    Est. price
    $4,400

    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 Mendi to Lae non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 342 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
1h 24m

about $6,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
1h 01m

about $10,500one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation Mustang exteriorVery Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax
4
Time
1h 02m

about $11,800one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
52m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
52m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
52m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Mendi to Lae in local time

Take off from Mendi Airport (MDU) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) at about 10:47 local time, after 47m in the air. Lae is on the same time as Mendi.

Return flight: Lae to Mendi

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Mendi 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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Mendi 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 $4,200; August is the dearest at about $4,800.
  1. Dec: about $4,800
  2. Jan: about $4,300
  3. Feb: about $4,200
  4. Mar: about $4,400
  5. Apr: about $4,400
  6. May: about $4,400
  7. Jun: about $4,800
  8. Jul: about $4,800
  9. Aug: about $4,800
  10. Sept: about $4,400
  11. Oct: about $4,400

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.

Book now or wait?

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

Book now, early

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
$9,450
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

4

Private jet

$2,630

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 31m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 56m door to door

You save 2h 26m each, 9h 43m for the group. The jet costs $1,610 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 Lae cost?

$4,400 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $6,800 (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 Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureMendi Airport (MDU)Mendi, Papua New GuineaArrivalNadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE)Lae, Papua New Guinea
Fastest flight time: 47mUp to 19 passengers

Mendi to Lae, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Mendi to Lae cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 342 km flight from Mendi (MDU) to Lae (LAE) range from about $4,400 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 Mendi to Lae by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 47m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Mendi to Lae non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 342 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 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 Mendi to Lae?
About $6,800 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 Lae?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $4,200 and August about $4,800. 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 Lae

These jets can fly the 342 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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