Fly private between Dryden and Thunder Bay from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Dryden (YHD) to Thunder Bay (YQT), and from Thunder Bay (YQT) back to Dryden (YHD).
The straight-line distance between Dryden and Thunder Bay is about 297 km (185 miles), or 160 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Dryden and Thunder Bay, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 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 | 49 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
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.
Thunder Bay, Canada: Thunder Bay International Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Dryden: Sioux Lookout (YXL); Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay (YQT).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Thu, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Thunder Bay→Dryden runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden → Thunder Bay | 186 | 40 min | 24 min | Pilatus PC-12 (182), Beech Super King Air (4) |
| Thunder Bay → Dryden | 124 | 46 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (120), Cessna CitationJet (2) |
310 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Dryden Regional Airport | Thunder Bay International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYHD / YHD | CYQT / YQT |
| Longest hard runway | 5,993 ft | 7,318 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,354 ft | 653 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,493 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,993 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,793 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,093 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,993 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,493 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,793 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,493 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,715 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,793 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 417 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,228 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,063 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,554 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,093 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,028 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,301 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 553 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 693 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,203 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7 ft short |
14,260 km 13,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 193 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,740 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7 ft short |
12,960 km 12,588 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,193 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,573 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 · Kakabeka Falls Airport · Eldorado Aerodrome · Thunder Bay Seaplane Base · Two Island Lake Water Aerodrome
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Dryden–Thunder Bay when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 00m to your destination. That's the full journey.
The Dryden to Thunder Bay 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 00m gate to gate across the 297 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Dryden–Thunder Bay 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: Thunder Bay to Dryden runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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