Heavy jets for charter
Full stand-up cabins, a proper galley and transcontinental range — the class most large-group and long-haul charters end up in.
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Every heavy jet we charter, side by side
Published type figures, sorted by range. Tap a name for the full page on that aircraft.
| Aircraft | Pax | Range | Cruise | Cabin | Baggage | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bombardier Challenger 850Bombardier · 1996 | 14 max 16 | 2,811 nm | 459 kt | — | — | on request |
 Gulfstream G350Gulfstream · 2004 | 14 max 19 | 3,800 nm | 459 kt | — | — | on request |
 Embraer Legacy 600 / 650Embraer · 2002 | 13 max 14 | 3,900 nm | 447 kt | 6.0 ft 42.4 ft long | 286 cu ft | $6,000 to $7,800 |
 Bombardier Challenger 605 / 650Bombardier · 2006 | 10 max 12 | 4,000 nm | 459 kt | 6.1 ft 28.3 ft long | 115 cu ft | $6,200 to $8,000 |
 Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault · 2014 | 8 max 10 | 4,000 nm | 470 kt | 6.2 ft 26.2 ft long | 131 cu ft | $6,200 to $8,000 |
 Gulfstream GIV-SPGulfstream · 1993 | 12 max 16 | 4,220 nm | 476 kt | 6.2 ft 40.3 ft long | 169 cu ft | $5,800 to $7,500 |
 Gulfstream G450Gulfstream · 2005 | 12 max 16 | 4,350 nm | 476 kt | 6.2 ft 40.3 ft long | 169 cu ft | $7,000 to $9,000 |
 Gulfstream G400 (GIV-SP)Gulfstream · 1993 | 14 max 19 | 4,350 nm | 476 kt | — | — | on request |
 Dassault Falcon 900LXDassault · 2010 | 10 max 14 | 4,750 nm | 474 kt | 6.2 ft 33.2 ft long | 127 cu ft | $6,800 to $8,800 |
Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Where they can go
Runway reality for heavy jets
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 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.
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Not sure this is the right size?
Dispatch will tell you honestly if a smaller cabin does the job for less.
Good to know
Heavy jets charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a heavy jet?
Across the 6 aircraft in this class we hold rate data for, typical US charter rates run $5,800–$9,000 per flight hour. The Gulfstream GIV-SP is the entry point at about $5,800/hr. These are market estimates for comparison, not quotes — the trip-specific total depends on your route, dates and positioning, and dispatch sends it after current availability is checked.
How far can heavy jets fly?
2,811–4,750 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Dassault Falcon 900LX at 4,750 nm. Real range drops with headwind, a full cabin and hot or high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
How many passengers do heavy jets carry?
8–14 in normal charter layouts. Baggage is usually the real constraint before seats. Across the types we hold baggage figures for, this class carries 115–286 cubic feet. The roomiest cabin here is the Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 at 42.4 ft.
Which airports can heavy jets use?
This class typically needs around 6,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability changes with the aircraft, temperature, field elevation and payload, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
What is the difference between heavy jets and the next class up?
Cabin volume and range, mostly — and the hourly rate that comes with them. A bigger cabin buys you stand-up height, a proper lavatory and longer legs without a fuel stop. If your route is short and the group is small, paying for the bigger cabin buys comfort rather than capability, and dispatch will say so.
Price a heavy jet on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.