Charter Whatì to Yellowknife privately from US$8,000, about gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Whatì () to Yellowknife (YZF) and Yellowknife to Whatì — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Whatì and Yellowknife is about 161 km (100 miles), or 87 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Whatì and Yellowknife, depending on the aircraft — a amphibious sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 6-9 seats and 1,600 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Suited to the runway and surface available at this destination. 8-10 seats and 1,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibious · rec. | On request | 6-9 | ||
| Amphibious | On request | 8-10 |
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.
On Whatì–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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Whatì, Canada: Whati Airport Seaplane Base.
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
| Whati Airport Seaplane Base | Yellowknife International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CA-0474 | CYZF / YZF |
| Longest hard runway | — | 7,500 ft |
| Surface | — | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | — | 675 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,598 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,498 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,978 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,208 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,698 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,778 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 1,278 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan Amphibian Amphibious |
— | 1,600 km 1,398 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Twin Otter Seaplane Amphibious |
— | 1,400 km 1,198 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,498 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,448 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,698 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,398 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,724 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,018 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,598 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,198 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,058 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,910 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,758 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,743 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Whatì Seaplane Base · Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Choose your wheels-up time — Whatì–Yellowknife runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Whatì–Yellowknife trip to about gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The Whatì 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$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; an amphibious sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About gate to gate over 161 km (100 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Whatì–Yellowknife 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.
Of course: Yellowknife to Whatì runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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