Private charter between Pickle Lake and Thunder Bay starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Pickle Lake (YPL) ⇄ Thunder Bay (YQT) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Pickle Lake to Thunder Bay is roughly 348 kilometres — 216 miles, or 188 nautical miles.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Pickle Lake to Thunder Bay (and Thunder Bay to Pickle Lake) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
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. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 06m | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 03m | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 53 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 52 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 51 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.
Charter pricing on Pickle Lake–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:
Pickle Lake, Canada: Pickle Lake Airport.
Thunder Bay, Canada: Thunder Bay International Airport.
| Pickle Lake Airport | Thunder Bay International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYPL / YPL | CYQT / YQT |
| Longest hard runway | 4,921 ft | 7,318 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,267 ft | 653 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,921 ft at Pickle Lake Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,365 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,921 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,265 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,721 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,745 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,021 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,975 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,921 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,465 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,545 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,721 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,045 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,421 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,265 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,643 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,215 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 721 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,465 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 655 ft short |
4,600 km 4,165 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9 ft short |
5,926 km 5,491 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 21 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,965 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 229 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,785 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 519 ft short |
7,400 km 6,965 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 379 ft short |
7,800 km 7,365 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 131 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,965 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
14,260 km 13,825 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 879 ft short |
11,112 km 10,677 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
12,960 km 12,525 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 121 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Pickle Lake Seaplane Base · Kakabeka Falls Airport · Eldorado Aerodrome · Thunder Bay Seaplane Base · Two Island Lake Water Aerodrome
Those 1h 06m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Pickle Lake and Thunder Bay.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Pickle Lake to Thunder Bay.
Pickle Lake–Thunder Bay is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 06m gate to gate across the 348 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.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Pickle Lake–Thunder Bay departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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