Private charter between Norman Wells and Yellowknife starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Yellowknife (YZF), and from Yellowknife (YZF) back to Norman Wells (YVQ).
Norman Wells and Yellowknife lie approximately 680 km apart (422 mi / 367 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Norman Wells to Yellowknife (and Yellowknife to Norman Wells) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$26,000 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. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 21m | 1h 13m – 1h 29m | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 16m | 1h 08m – 1h 24m | C$18,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 21m | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 18m | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 16m | 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 16m | C$18,000 – C$24,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 14m | C$20,000 – C$27,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 11m | C$21,000 – C$29,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
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.
What determines the price between Norman Wells and Yellowknife? 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:
Norman Wells, Canada: Norman Wells Airport.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Norman Wells Airport | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYVQ / YVQ | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | 5,998 ft | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 238 ft | 675 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,498 ft spare |
1,800 km 950 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,998 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,850 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,798 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,098 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,560 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,998 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,050 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,498 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,130 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,798 ft spare |
1,480 km 630 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,498 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,850 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,720 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,800 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,798 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,050 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 422 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,750 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,068 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,076 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,098 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,306 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 558 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 698 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,950 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,208 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,550 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2 ft short |
14,260 km 13,410 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 198 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,262 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2 ft short |
12,960 km 12,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,198 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,095 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Norman Wells Seaplane Base · Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Norman Wells–Yellowknife sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 21m to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Norman Wells and Yellowknife.
The Norman Wells to Yellowknife route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$26,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 21m gate to gate across the 680 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Norman Wells–Yellowknife charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Norman Wells–Yellowknife charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Yellowknife to Norman Wells runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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