Specifications
Bombardier Challenger 850 numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
14up to 16 in a high-density layoutRange
2,811 nm3,235 statute milesCruise speed
459 kt528 mphService ceiling
41,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficIn service since
1996BombardierHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Cabin geometry
Bombardier Challenger 850 inside the dimensions
Compare the usable cabin shape, not only the passenger count. These drawings use the same audited aircraft-comparison data as our comparison tool.
Representative model layout for comparison. The actual aircraft, seating plan, galley, lavatory and furnishings vary by tail and operator; TriStar confirms the offered aircraft before booking.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Bombardier Challenger 850
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~6,000 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
2,811 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — nonstop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other heavy jets we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Bombardier Challenger 850 charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 850?
We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Bombardier Challenger 850: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 850 carry?
14 in the normal charter layout and up to 16 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.
How far can the Bombardier Challenger 850 fly?
2,811 nautical miles (3,235 statute miles) at a 459 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Bombardier Challenger 850 use?
As a heavy jet it typically needs about 6,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Bombardier Challenger 850 on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.