Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
PHKO, Kailua-Kona, HI
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (11,000 ft)
About 15 minutes to Kailua-Kona and 30 minutes to the Kohala Coast resorts
Kona International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Kona
Kona International is about 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona and 30 minutes from the Kohala Coast resorts.
- Main airport
- KOA / PHKO
- Elevation
- 47 ft
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (11,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Kona
The airport has an 11,000-foot runway and handles every size of business jet.
Winter is peak season, and October brings the Ironman World Championship.
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Kona Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Kona
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aircraft Range
From California you need a super-midsize or larger jet to fly nonstop.
Agricultural Inspection
Hawaii inspects plants and produce on arrival.
When Demand Peaks in Kona
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season and whale watching.
- October
- The Ironman World Championship.
Flight Times and Prices to Kona
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to KOA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 4,928 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 15 min$127,500–$221,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,501 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 35 min$51,500–$78,500 | 5 hr 25 min$67,000–$116,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,779 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr$123,500–$215,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,730 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 10 min$75,000–$114,500 | 7 hr 50 min$97,500–$170,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,215 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 50 min$110,000–$191,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,834 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 25 min$77,000–$118,000 | 8 hr 5 min$100,000–$174,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,366 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 15 min$48,500–$74,000 | 5 hr 5 min$63,000–$110,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,715 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr$55,500–$84,500 | 5 hr 50 min$72,000–$125,500 |
Best Aircraft for Kona
Choose a super-midsize or heavy jet from the West Coast.
Kona Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to the Kohala Coast resorts?
Kona International (KOA), about 30 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Los Angeles to Kona?
About 5 hr 40 min from Van Nuys in a super-midsize jet.
