Private Jet Punta Arenas to Bora Bora

The 4,293 nautical miles separating Punta Arenas from Bora Bora sit comfortably within reach of a heavy business jet such as a Gulfstream G550 or Bombardier Global 6000, both offering the range and cabin comfort needed for a crossing of this length while cruising efficiently near 45,000 feet. Chile’s southernmost city, perched on the Strait of Magellan and long a gateway to Antarctic expeditions and Patagonian exploration, is served by Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport, a facility well accustomed to the demands of remote, weather-affected operations. Leaving behind the windswept plains of Tierra del Fuego and the cold waters of the strait, the route tracks north-west across a vast stretch of open Pacific before arriving at Fa’a’ā International Airport at Papeete, the territory’s port of entry, from where a short onward hop delivers passengers to Bora Bora itself. Few sectors illustrate a greater shift in climate and scenery: the glaciers and penguin colonies of southern Patagonia give way to a warm coral lagoon overlooked by the volcanic spire of Mount Otemanu, where manta rays and reef sharks glide beneath overwater bungalows in gin-clear water. Given the distance and the very different worlds at either end, this route suits travellers extending a Patagonian expedition into a second, entirely contrasting chapter, using Bora Bora’s slow pace, private lagoon excursions and warm evenings to properly unwind after the rigours and remoteness of exploring the far south of the continent. The cabin’s full galley and berthing options also make good use of the many hours spent over open water, allowing passengers to arrive properly rested rather than travel-worn.