Private Jet Charter Port Vila (VLI) to Whakatāne (WHK)

Fly privately from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Whakatāne Airport (WHK), a 2,399 km (1,295 nm) flight, from 3h 06m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $13,800 all-in.

Distance: 2,399 km
Fastest: 3h 06m
From: $13,800
Non-stop sizes: 6

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Which private jet is right for Port Vila to Whakatāne?

Very Light JetsFuel stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
5h 24m
Est. price
$19,900
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
3h 49m
Est. price
$17,600
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
3h 45m
Est. price
$22,100
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
3h 41m
Est. price
$35,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
3h 33m
Est. price
$33,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
3h 20m
Est. price
$48,900
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
6h 09m
Est. price
$13,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	5h 24m	Fuel stop	$19,900$15,600 – $24,100	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	3h 49m	Non-stop	$17,600$13,400 – $21,700	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	3h 45m	Non-stop	$22,100$16,000 – $28,200	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	3h 41m	Non-stop	$35,300$26,500 – $44,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	3h 33m	Non-stop	$33,000$25,700 – $40,300	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	3h 20m	Non-stop	$48,900$38,700 – $59,100	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	6h 09m	Non-stop	$13,800$11,700 – $15,900	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 Port Vila to Whakatāne non-stop

97 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 2,399 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Epic E1000

Epic Aircraft

Pax: 5
Time: 4h 58m
Range: 3,056km

about $19,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

Mitsubishi

Pax: 8
Time: 4h 01m
Range: 2,880km

about $21,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 41m
Range: 3,150km

about $28,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 3h 18m
Range: 6,300km

about $40,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 3h 39m
Range: 6,075km

about $44,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Ultra Long Range

Gulfstream V

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 14
Time: 3h 36m
Range: 12,040km

about $59,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Port Vila to Whakatāne in local time

Take off from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Whakatāne Airport (WHK) at about 15:06 local time, after 3h 06m in the air. Whakatāne is 2 hours ahead of Port Vila.

Return flight: Whakatāne to Port Vila

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Port Vila to Whakatāne price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in June at about $12,900; December is the dearest at about $15,600.

$16kDec: about $15,600
$15kJan: about $15,200
$15kFeb: about $15,000
$14kMar: about $13,700
$14kApr: about $13,800
$13kMay: about $13,000
$13kJun: about $12,900
$14kJul: about $13,800
$14kAug: about $13,700
$14kSept: about $13,700
$14kOct: about $13,800

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 Port Vila and Whakatāne

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

No jets counted at WHK in the last 30 days (tracking coverage is thin in some regions).

Other private-jet airports near Whakatāne

Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT)57 km away5 jets

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 Port Vila to Whakatāne on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

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

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $21,700
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

$5,430

per person · Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond

4h 31m door to door

Business class

$1,800

per person · typical flexible fare

6h 35m door to door

You save 2h 3m each, 8h 14m for the group. The jet costs $3,320 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 Port Vila to Whakatāne cost?

$13,800 – $59,100

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $25,600 (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 Bauerfield International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Whakatāne Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureBauerfield International Airport (VLI)Port Vila, Vanuatu ArrivalWhakatāne Airport (WHK)Whakatāne, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 3h 06mUp to 19 passengers

Port Vila to Whakatāne, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Port Vila to Whakatāne cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 2,399 km flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Whakatāne (WHK) range from about $13,800 in the turboprops category to around $59,100 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 Port Vila to Whakatāne by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 3h 06m 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 Port Vila to Whakatāne non-stop?

Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 2,399 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cessna Citation CJ3+, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, Cessna Citation XLS+.

Can I book an empty leg from Port Vila to Whakatāne?

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 Port Vila to Whakatāne?

About $25,600 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 Port Vila to Whakatāne?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), June averages about $12,900 and December about $15,600. 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 Port Vila to Whakatāne

These jets can fly the 2,399 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Beechcraft King Air B2002,926 km range Nextant 400XTi3,480 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range Gulfstream G60012,220 km range

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

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More private jet routes to Whakatāne

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Port Vila and private jet charter in Whakatāne.