Private charter between Fort Mcmurray and Fort Chipewyan starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Fort Mcmurray (YMM) ⇄ Fort Chipewyan (YPY) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Fort Mcmurray to Fort Chipewyan is roughly 235 kilometres — 146 miles, or 127 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 Fort Mcmurray and Fort Chipewyan, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 44 min | 40 min – 48 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 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 | 44 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
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:
Fort Mcmurray, Canada: Fort McMurray International Airport and Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome.
Fort Chipewyan, Canada: Fort Chipewyan Airport.
| Fort McMurray International Airport | Fort Chipewyan Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYMM / YMM | CYPY / YPY |
| Longest hard runway | 7,503 ft | 5,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,211 ft | 761 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,506 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,000 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,800 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,886 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,116 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,000 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,606 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,500 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,686 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,186 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,500 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,406 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,722 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,356 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 800 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,606 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 576 ft short |
4,600 km 4,306 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 70 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,632 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 100 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,106 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 308 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,926 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 440 ft short |
7,400 km 7,106 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 300 ft short |
7,800 km 7,506 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 210 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,106 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
14,260 km 13,966 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 800 ft short |
11,112 km 10,818 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,000 ft short |
12,960 km 12,666 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 200 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,651 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Fort MacKay/Albian Aerodrome (7,549 ft, 65 km) · Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport · Gordon Lake Airport · Muskeg Tower Airport
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Fort Mcmurray–Fort Chipewyan runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Fort Mcmurray–Fort Chipewyan trip to about 52 min gate to gate.
Demand on Fort Mcmurray–Fort Chipewyan comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 52 min gate to gate over 235 km (146 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 Fort Mcmurray–Fort Chipewyan charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Fort Mcmurray–Fort Chipewyan charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Fort Chipewyan to Fort Mcmurray runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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