Private charter between Dryden and Sioux Lookout starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Dryden (YHD) ⇄ Sioux Lookout (YXL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Dryden and Sioux Lookout lie approximately 68 km apart (42 mi / 37 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Dryden–Sioux Lookout 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 30 min | 27 min – 33 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 32 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 32 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 | 30 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 29 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 29 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
What determines the price between Dryden and Sioux Lookout? 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:
Dryden, Canada: Dryden Regional Airport and Sioux Lookout Airport.
Sioux Lookout, Canada: Sioux Lookout Airport and Dryden Regional Airport.
| Dryden Regional Airport | Sioux Lookout Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYHD / YHD | CYXL / YXL |
| Longest hard runway | 5,993 ft | 5,300 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,354 ft | 1,258 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,715 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,300 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,095 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,400 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,325 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,300 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,895 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,100 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,395 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,800 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,022 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,565 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,100 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,815 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 276 ft short |
4,600 km 4,515 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 370 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,841 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 400 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,315 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 608 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,135 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 140 ft short |
7,400 km 7,315 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 0 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,715 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 510 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,315 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
14,260 km 14,175 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 500 ft short |
11,112 km 11,027 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
12,960 km 12,875 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 500 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,860 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Sioux Lookout Airport (5,300 ft, 68 km) · Vermilion Bay Airport · Dryden Seaplane Base · Vermilion Bay Seaplane Base · Dryden Regional Airport (5,993 ft, 68 km) · Sioux Lookout Seaplane Base · Hudson Seaplane Base · Sioux Lookout Heliport
Those 32 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
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.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Dryden–Sioux Lookout is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 32 min gate to gate over 68 km (42 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dryden–Sioux Lookout departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Dryden–Sioux Lookout charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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