Fly private between Wekweeti and Yellowknife from US$8,000 for an amphibious (Cessna Caravan Amphibian). Get an instant quote.
We fly Wekweeti () ⇄ Yellowknife (YZF) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Wekweeti and Yellowknife is about 56 km (35 miles), or 30 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Wekweeti to Yellowknife (and Yellowknife to Wekweeti) ranges from US$8,000 for an amphibious like the Cessna Caravan Amphibian, up to US$15,500 for an amphibious such as the Twin Otter Seaplane. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 8-10, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibious · rec. | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Amphibious | On request | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Wekweeti–Yellowknife moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Wekweeti, Canada: Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYD2 | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | — | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | — | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 725 ft | 675 ft |
| Distance from city | 145 km | in the city |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,630 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,340 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,830 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 6,300 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan Amphibian Amphibious |
— | 1,600 km 1,530 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Twin Otter Seaplane Amphibious |
— | 1,400 km 1,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,630 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,580 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,830 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,530 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,856 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,330 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,150 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,330 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,730 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,330 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,190 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 11,042 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,890 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,875 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Those are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Demand on Wekweeti–Yellowknife comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from an amphibious (Cessna Caravan Amphibian) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About gate to gate over 56 km (35 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Amphibious are the usual choices here; our pick is an amphibious for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Wekweeti–Yellowknife 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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