Charter Yellowknife to Spence Bay privately from US$12,000, about 2h 50m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Yellowknife (YZF) to Spence Bay (YYH) and Spence Bay to Yellowknife — timed and priced alike.
Yellowknife and Spence Bay lie approximately 1,218 km apart (757 mi / 658 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$16,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$12,000 – US$27,500 for a one-way charter between Yellowknife and Spence Bay, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 2h 50m | 2h 33m – 3h 07m | C$16,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 2h 50m | C$16,000 – C$23,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 2h 39m | C$18,000 – C$24,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,000) | 8-11 |
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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Yellowknife, Canada: Yellowknife International Airport.
Spence Bay, Canada: Taloyoak Airport.
| Yellowknife International Airport | Taloyoak Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYZF / YZF | CYYH / YYH |
| Longest hard runway | 7,500 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | GVL |
| Field elevation | 675 ft | 92 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 6,000 ft spare |
1,800 km 277 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 5,500 ft spare |
2,700 km 1,177 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 4,300 ft spare |
2,180 km 657 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 4,600 ft spare |
2,410 km 887 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 4,500 ft spare |
2,900 km 1,377 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 4,000 ft spare |
3,700 km 2,177 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 4,222 ft spare |
3,650 km 2,127 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 3,300 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,377 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,924 ft spare |
4,600 km 3,077 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 2,570 ft spare |
5,926 km 4,403 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 2,600 ft spare |
6,400 km 4,877 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 2,808 ft spare |
7,220 km 5,697 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,060 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,877 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,200 ft spare |
7,800 km 6,277 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 2,710 ft spare |
7,400 km 5,877 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
14,260 km 12,737 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,700 ft spare |
11,112 km 9,589 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,500 ft spare |
12,960 km 11,437 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 2,700 ft spare |
11,945 km 10,422 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Yellowknife Seaplane Base · Yellow Dog Lodge Seaplane Base · Namushka Lodge Seaplane Base
Those 2h 50m 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 Yellowknife and Spence Bay.
Guide pricing on Yellowknife–Spence Bay is published clearly: US$12,000 – US$27,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
The Yellowknife to Spence Bay 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$12,000 – US$27,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 50m gate to gate across the 1,218 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Yellowknife–Spence Bay charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Spence Bay to Yellowknife runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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