Amphibious
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time
- Range1,600 km
- Guide priceOn request
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Gamètì to Yellowknife privately from US$8,000, about gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Gamètì () to Yellowknife (YZF) and Yellowknife to Gamètì — timed and priced alike.
Gamètì and Yellowknife lie approximately 163 km apart (101 mi / 88 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Gamètì–Yellowknife spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from an amphibious (Cessna Caravan Amphibian) at the entry level to an amphibious (Twin Otter Seaplane) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
On Gamètì–Yellowknife, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. 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:
Gamètì, Canada: Whatì Seaplane Base.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Whatì Seaplane Base | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CEQ8 | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | — | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | — | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 870 ft | 675 ft |
| Distance from city | 108 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 1,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,976 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,206 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,776 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 1,276 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan Amphibian Amphibious |
— | 1,600 km 1,396 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Twin Otter Seaplane Amphibious |
— | 1,400 km 1,196 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,496 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,446 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,696 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,396 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,722 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,016 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,596 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,056 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,908 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,756 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,741 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Whati Airport Seaplane Base · Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Gamètì–Yellowknife charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
The Gamètì to Yellowknife route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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.
Roughly gate to gate across the 163 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Amphibious. We lead with an amphibious for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Gamètì–Yellowknife departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Gamètì–Yellowknife 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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