Charter Waskaganish to Chibougamau privately from US$8,000, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Chibougamau (YMT), and from Chibougamau (YMT) back to Waskaganish (YKQ).
The straight-line distance between Waskaganish and Chibougamau is about 353 km (219 miles), or 191 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Waskaganish–Chibougamau spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 06m | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 03m | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Waskaganish and Chibougamau? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Waskaganish, Canada: Waskaganish Airport.
Chibougamau, Canada: Chapais Airport.
| Waskaganish Airport | Chapais Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYKQ / YKQ | CYMT / YMT |
| Longest hard runway | — | 6,496 ft |
| Surface | Gravel | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 80 ft | 1,270 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,996 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 4,496 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,258 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 3,296 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,738 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,596 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,968 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 3,496 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,458 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,996 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,538 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 5,296 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,038 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,996 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,258 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3,218 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,208 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 2,296 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,458 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 920 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,158 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,566 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,484 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,596 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,958 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,804 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,778 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,056 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,958 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,196 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,358 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,706 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,958 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 496 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,818 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 696 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,670 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 496 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,518 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,696 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,503 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Chibougamau/Lac Caché Water Aerodrome · Chibougamau (Hydro-Québec) Heliport · Chibougamau Heliport
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Waskaganish and Chibougamau.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Waskaganish to Chibougamau route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 353 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Waskaganish–Chibougamau charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Chibougamau to Waskaganish runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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