Charter Kapuskasing to Thunder Bay privately from US$9,500, about 1h 07m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Kapuskasing (YYU) ⇄ Thunder Bay (YQT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Kapuskasing and Thunder Bay is about 514 km (319 miles), or 278 nautical miles.
From C$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Kapuskasing to Thunder Bay (and Thunder Bay to Kapuskasing) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$22,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | C$15,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 07m | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 04m | C$15,000 – C$21,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | C$16,000 – C$23,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | C$18,000 – C$25,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
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 Kapuskasing–Thunder Bay 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kapuskasing, Canada: Kapuskasing Airport.
Thunder Bay, Canada: Thunder Bay International Airport.
| Kapuskasing Airport | Thunder Bay International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYYU / YYU | CYQT / YQT |
| Longest hard runway | 5,500 ft | 7,318 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 743 ft | 653 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,157 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,057 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,537 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,257 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
1,480 km 837 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,057 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,007 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,257 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 76 ft short |
4,600 km 3,957 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 570 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,283 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 600 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 808 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 60 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 200 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,157 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 710 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,757 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft short |
14,260 km 13,617 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 300 ft short |
11,112 km 10,469 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 500 ft short |
12,960 km 12,317 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 700 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Kakabeka Falls Airport · Eldorado Aerodrome · Thunder Bay Seaplane Base · Two Island Lake Water Aerodrome
Transparent from the start: a clear US$9,500 – US$22,500 range for Kapuskasing–Thunder Bay, confirmed once we check live availability.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Demand on Kapuskasing–Thunder Bay 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$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 07m gate to gate across the 514 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Kapuskasing–Thunder Bay departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Kapuskasing–Thunder Bay charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Thunder Bay to Kapuskasing runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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