Private jet route
Fly nonstop from South Florida to Colombia's walled Caribbean city in roughly three hours. Private JetOne arranges the right aircraft, FBO, and international handling for a seamless door-to-door trip, with no membership fees and 24/7 support.
Route at a glance
A short, popular Caribbean crossing that connects South Florida's business and leisure hub with Cartagena de Indias, Colombia's colonial coastal jewel. The distance is well within nonstop reach for most light and midsize jets, making this one of the most efficient international routes out of Miami.
The route runs roughly 1,150 nautical miles (about 1,320 statute miles) southeast across the Caribbean Sea. Because it crosses an international border, every trip includes customs, immigration, and ramp handling at Cartagena, all of which our team coordinates in advance so you clear quickly on arrival.
Aircraft options
Range matters on an over-water international flight. Here are the categories that serve Miami to Cartagena, from efficient light jets to more spacious super-midsize cabins.
Aircraft such as the Phenom 300 and Citation CJ3 can fly the route nonstop in favorable conditions, typically seating 6 to 7 passengers. With full luggage and a full cabin they approach their range limits, so loading and winds are checked carefully before dispatch.
The Citation XLS and Hawker 900XP add cabin room, stand-up comfort, and range margin, comfortably handling Miami to Cartagena nonstop with full passenger and baggage loads. A strong sweet spot for groups of 7 to 8.
The Challenger 350 and Citation Longitude bring wider cabins, larger baggage volume, and ample range for the crossing plus alternates. Ideal when comfort and luggage capacity for a coastal getaway are priorities.
Airports & FBOs
Choosing the right field on each end shortens your ground time and keeps the trip private and smooth.
The preferred general-aviation departure with dedicated FBOs, quick ramp access, and US customs for the return.
A full-service alternative with long runways, useful for heavier aircraft or when scheduling favors it.
Executive (KFXE) and international (KFLL) options just north of Miami, often more convenient by car for Broward travelers.
Rafael Nunez International is the arrival point, clearing international general aviation, customs, and immigration close to the old city and beaches.
Unlike short, constrained strips such as Aspen (KASE), Nantucket (KACK), or St. Barts (TFFJ) that limit aircraft size, both the Miami-area airports and Cartagena's SKCG handle the full range of light through heavy jets, so aircraft choice is driven by your trip rather than runway limits.
Pricing factors
We quote firm pricing per trip and never publish fixed rates, because real cost depends on several moving parts.
Empty-leg and discounted repositioning flights can deliver meaningful savings on this corridor. Because Miami is a major hub for Caribbean and Latin American traffic, aircraft regularly position to and from Cartagena, and with flexible dates we can watch for matches. Share your window and we will alert you when one fits.
FAQ
Clear answers on flight time, aircraft, airports, cost, and empty legs.
The route covers roughly 1,150 nautical miles (about 1,320 statute miles), and most private jets cover it nonstop in approximately 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes of block time. Light jets sit at the slower end of that window, while midsize and super-midsize jets trim it toward 3 hours. Winds, routing over the Caribbean, and air traffic into Cartagena can shift the actual time slightly.
Light jets such as the Phenom 300 and Citation CJ3 can make the trip nonstop in favorable conditions, though full passenger and baggage loads can push them to their range limits. Midsize jets like the Citation XLS and Hawker 900XP, and super-midsize jets such as the Challenger 350 and Citation Longitude, fly it comfortably nonstop with full cabins and luggage, which is why they are the most common choices for this Caribbean crossing.
Most charters depart from Miami-Opa Locka Executive (KOPF) or Miami International (KMIA), with Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL) as alternatives. The arrival point is Rafael Nunez International Airport (SKCG) in Cartagena, the city's only commercial-capable field, which clears international general aviation and customs. Opa Locka is favored for its dedicated FBOs and quick ramp access.
Cost depends on aircraft category and age, whether you book one way or round trip, repositioning of the aircraft, crew duty and overnight requirements, international handling and customs fees, fuel, and peak-season demand around holidays and Cartagena's festival calendar. One-way trips can carry a repositioning charge when the jet must return empty, while round trips and empty-leg matches often improve value. We quote firm pricing per trip rather than fixed published rates.
Empty legs appear on this corridor when an aircraft is already scheduled to fly one direction and would otherwise reposition empty. Because Miami is a major hub for Latin America and Caribbean traffic, opportunities to and from Cartagena do surface, though they depend on flexible dates and short notice. Share your preferred window with us and we will monitor for matching empty-leg and discounted repositioning options.
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