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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.

9Aircraft in class
8–14Passengers
2,811–4,750 nmRange
$5,800+Per hour

Compare the class

Every heavy jet we charter, side by side

Published type figures, sorted by range. Tap a name for the full page on that aircraft.

AircraftPaxRangeCruiseCabinBaggagePer hour
Bombardier Challenger 850
Bombardier · 1996
14
max 16
2,811 nm459 kton request
Gulfstream G350
Gulfstream · 2004
14
max 19
3,800 nm459 kton request
Embraer Legacy 600 / 650
Embraer · 2002
13
max 14
3,900 nm447 kt6.0 ft
42.4 ft long
286 cu ft$6,000
to $7,800
Bombardier Challenger 605 / 650
Bombardier · 2006
10
max 12
4,000 nm459 kt6.1 ft
28.3 ft long
115 cu ft$6,200
to $8,000
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Dassault · 2014
8
max 10
4,000 nm470 kt6.2 ft
26.2 ft long
131 cu ft$6,200
to $8,000
Gulfstream GIV-SP
Gulfstream · 1993
12
max 16
4,220 nm476 kt6.2 ft
40.3 ft long
169 cu ft$5,800
to $7,500
Gulfstream G450
Gulfstream · 2005
12
max 16
4,350 nm476 kt6.2 ft
40.3 ft long
169 cu ft$7,000
to $9,000
Gulfstream G400 (GIV-SP)
Gulfstream · 1993
14
max 19
4,350 nm476 kton request
Dassault Falcon 900LX
Dassault · 2010
10
max 14
4,750 nm474 kt6.2 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

This class typically needs about 6,000 ft of runway at mid weights. Against the 135 airports we hold real runway data for: 103 can take it, 32 cannot. That is the constraint most fleet guides leave out.

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 fixed all-in number depends on your route, dates and positioning, and dispatch sends it within about 30 minutes.

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. Measured against the 135 airports we hold real runway data for, 103 can take it and 32 cannot. Temperature, field elevation and payload all move that figure, so dispatch checks the actual airport against your date before confirming.

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 fixed all-in number, usually within half an hour.

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