How far is it from Ketchikan to Smithers?

The distance between Ketchikan and Smithers is 316 km.

How long does it take to get from Ketchikan to Smithers?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Ketchikan to Smithers, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Smithers?

Smithers is 1h ahead of Ketchikan. It is currently 2:19 AM in Ketchikan and 3:19 AM in Smithers.

Where can I stay near Smithers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Smithers.

Ketchikan to Smithers - 2 ways to travel via plane

There are 2 ways to get from Ketchikan to Smithers by unknown or plane

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1. Walk from Metlakatla (MTM) to Smithersunknown
7h 36m
Travel to Prince Rupert Airport, fly to Smithers Airport
1. Walk from Ketchikan to Prince Rupert Airport (YPR)unknown
2. Fly from Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) to Smithers Airport (YYD)plane YPR - YYD
20h 30m

Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) to Smithers Airport (YYD) flights

3Weekly Planes

17h 35mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ketchikan to Smithers.

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Distance: 315.7 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Smithers, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Smithers. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, fly to Metlakatla (MTM), then travel to Smithers. Alternatively, you can travel to Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) airport, fly to Smithers Airport (YYD), then take the taxi to Smithers.

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