Private charter between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Bella Coola (QBC) to Anahim Lake (YAA), and from Anahim Lake (YAA) back to Bella Coola (QBC).
The straight-line distance between Bella Coola and Anahim Lake is about 88 km (55 miles), or 47 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Bella Coola–Anahim Lake spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 31 min | 28 min – 34 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 31 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 31 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
The guide range for Bella Coola–Anahim Lake is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Bella Coola, Canada: Bella Coola Airport.
Anahim Lake, Canada: Anahim Lake Airport.
| Bella Coola Airport | Anahim Lake Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYBD / QBC | CAJ4 / YAA |
| Longest hard runway | 4,200 ft | 3,930 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 117 ft | 3,635 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,930 ft at Anahim Lake Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,430 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,930 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 730 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,030 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,300 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 930 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,790 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,430 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,870 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,730 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 430 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,590 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 652 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 270 ft short |
3,900 km 3,790 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,646 ft short |
4,600 km 4,490 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,000 ft short |
5,926 km 5,816 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 970 ft short |
6,400 km 6,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 762 ft short |
7,220 km 7,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,510 ft short |
7,400 km 7,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,370 ft short |
7,800 km 7,690 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 860 ft short |
7,400 km 7,290 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,070 ft short |
14,260 km 14,150 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,870 ft short |
11,112 km 11,002 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,070 ft short |
12,960 km 12,850 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 870 ft short |
11,945 km 11,835 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Kleena Kleene (Chilanko Lodge) Airport · Tsetzi Lake (Pan Phillips) Airport · Moose Lake Lodge Airport · Nimpo Lake Seaplane Base
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 35 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Bella Coola–Anahim Lake is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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.
About 35 min gate to gate over 88 km (55 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bella Coola–Anahim Lake charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bella Coola–Anahim Lake charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Anahim Lake to Bella Coola runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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