Distance From Yakutat Airport to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, YAK - YXY Distance

The distance from Yakutat Airport (YAK) to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) is 179 miles or 288 kilometers or 156 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yakutat ( United States ) to Whitehorse ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yakutat and Whitehorse takes around 0 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport, Yakutat, United States to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport, Whitehorse, Canada is 0 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YAK - YXY

Kilometers		288 km
Statute Miles		179 miles
Nautical Miles		156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 24 minutes

Yakutat Airport to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport Flight Route Map - YAK to YXY Flight Path

Location of Yakutat Airport & Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Yakutat, United States and Whitehorse, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YAK - YXY

Time difference between Yakutat (United States) and Whitehorse (Canada) is 1 Hours.
Whitehorse time is 1 Hours ahead of Yakutat.

Location	Local Time
Yakutat (United States)	2026-05-18, 20:31:46 AKDT
Whitehorse (Canada)	2026-05-18, 21:31:46 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Yakutat Airport (YAK / PAYA) Yakutat, United States

Destination

Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY / CYXY) Whitehorse, Canada