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Hay River → Fort Smith Flights from Hay River (YHY) to Fort Smith (YSM)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 17m Distance 227 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(12) Awards(0) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Hay River to Fort Smith Flights Flights from Hay River to Fort Smith are operated 12 times. Departures are at 15:35. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 227 km (141 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Departure Timing Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery
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Arrival Strategy for Fort Smith How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural sunlight and stay active to reset your internal clock, avoiding lengthy naps that can disrupt adaptation.
Afternoon arrivals should focus on light exposure and moderate physical activity, keeping caffeine intake strategic to maintain alertness without overstimulation.
Evening arrivals should minimize bright light, prepare for a shorter initial sleep cycle, and aim to align with local nighttime within the first 24 hours.
Best Time to Visit Fort Smith Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
YHY
Comfort: 2.4/10
Min connection: 35min
YSM
Comfort: 3.0/10
Min connection: 35min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
15:35 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q 17m
15:35 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q 17m
15:35 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q 17m
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Jetlag Score 100
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 0.0 days
Aggressive 0.0 days
Direction neutral
Route Facts Origin YHY
Destination YSM
Distance 227 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 1
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