Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Perth ➔ Melbourne
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,260 km
Average flight time
~1h 32m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Perth and Melbourne aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Between Perth and Melbourne our desk plans 2,706 km in 3h27, heavy jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Essendon Fields (1921 m runway). At this range a Falcon 2000LXS avoids a tech stop and preserves cabin comfort.
Departure and arrival airports
Perth Airport (YPPH)
Perth Airport (YPPH / PER) is a major business field at 31.94°S / 115.97°E, Australia. Runway: 3444 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Jet Base Perth. Helicopter link: Margaret River.
Essendon Fields (YMEN)
On the arrival side, Essendon Fields (YMEN) serves Melbourne from 37.73°S / 144.90°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by ExecuJet Melbourne; 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Melbourne / Mornington.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 2,706 km · 1,461 NM
- Estimated block time
- 3h27
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Jet Base Perth — Perth Airport (YPPH / PER)
- Arrival FBO
- ExecuJet Melbourne — Essendon Fields (YMEN / MEB)
- Departure runway
- 3444 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Melbourne / Mornington
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Perth to Melbourne?
About 3h27 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,706 km great-circle between YPPH and YMEN.
Which aircraft suits Perth → Melbourne?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1921 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days.
How fast can we depart from Perth Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Jet Base Perth.
What about customs and formalities?
Domestic sector: no customs, boarding possible up to 15 minutes before departure.