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Super-midsize private jets for charter
Compare super-midsize private jets for long regional and transcontinental charter missions. Review cabin, baggage, published range and market estimates, then request an operator-confirmed all-in quote for the exact route, date and payload.
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Compare super-midsize jets side by side
A super-midsize jet is a whole-aircraft charter category between midsize and heavy jets, typically chosen for a stand-up cabin, transcontinental range and more baggage capacity. Compare published type figures below, then price the aircraft on your exact route.
| Aircraft | Pax | Range | Cruise | Cabin | Baggage | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bombardier Challenger 300Bombardier · 2004 | 8 max 9 | 3,100 nm | 459 kt | 6.1 ft 28.6 ft long | 106 cu ft | $5,200 to $6,800 |
 Embraer Legacy 450 / 500Embraer · 2014 | 9 max 12 | 3,125 nm | 436 kt | 6.0 ft 26.8 ft long | — | on request |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 / 3500 Bombardier · 2014 | 9 max 10 | 3,200 nm | 459 kt | 6.1 ft 28.6 ft long | 106 cu ft | $5,600 to $7,200 |
 Cessna Citation Sovereign+Cessna · 2013 | 9 max 12 | 3,200 nm | 460 kt | 5.7 ft 25.3 ft long | 135 cu ft | $4,800 to $6,200 |
 Dassault Falcon 50EXDassault · 1997 | 9 max 10 | 3,230 nm | 470 kt | 5.9 ft 23.5 ft long | 115 cu ft | $4,800 to $6,200 |
 Hawker 4000Hawker Beechcraft · 2006 | 8 max 14 | 3,341 nm | 470 kt | 6.0 ft 25.0 ft long | — | on request |
 Gulfstream G200Gulfstream · 1999 | 9 max 18 | 3,400 nm | 459 kt | — | — | on request |
 Cessna Citation X / X+Cessna · 1996 | 8 max 12 | 3,460 nm | 527 kt | 5.7 ft 25.2 ft long | 82 cu ft | $5,200 to $6,800 |
 Cessna Citation LongitudeCessna · 2019 | 8 max 12 | 3,500 nm | 483 kt | 6.0 ft 25.2 ft long | 112 cu ft | $5,400 to $7,000 |
 Gulfstream G280Gulfstream · 2012 | 8 max 10 | 3,600 nm | 459 kt | 6.3 ft 25.8 ft long | 120 cu ft | $5,600 to $7,200 |
 Embraer Praetor 600Embraer · 2019 | 9 max 12 | 4,018 nm | 466 kt | 6.0 ft 26.8 ft long | 155 cu ft | $5,800 to $7,400 |
Hourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Buyer guide
When a super-midsize private jet fits the mission
Super-midsize jets sit between midsize and heavy aircraft, but the label alone does not select the right airplane. They are most useful when the trip needs more cabin, baggage or real mission range than a midsize option can provide, without automatically moving to a heavy jet. Compare the actual aircraft, normal charter layout and complete operating plan.
| Your trip | Start the comparison with | What decides the fit |
|---|---|---|
| Long regional flight with six to nine passengers | Super-midsize jets | Usable seats, baggage volume, cabin layout and the aircraft already positioned near departure. |
| Transcontinental US mission | Super-midsize and heavy jets | Headwind, payload, nonstop capability, cabin preference and the value of avoiding a fuel stop. |
| Shorter sector with a small group | Midsize jets | Whether the larger cabin and added range create useful value on the actual route. |
| Multiple cabin zones or a larger party | Heavy jets | Normal charter seating, cabin zones, baggage, crew planning and total all-in price. |
Where they can go
Runway reality for super-midsize 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.
Before choosing a model
Compare super-midsize jets on the real trip
Published specifications are useful for narrowing the field, not confirming the mission. The operating carrier checks the exact aircraft against passengers, baggage, weather, fuel reserves, runway performance and the requested airports. The quote should identify what is included and whether the proposed itinerary is planned nonstop.
Ask for the normal charter layout rather than the maximum certified count. Individual aircraft can differ in divans, belted lavatories, galley space and available work areas.
Send bag counts and dimensions, plus golf bags, skis, strollers, instruments or production cases. Baggage can determine the aircraft before seat count does.
Maximum published range does not include every real-trip variable. Headwind, temperature, passengers, bags and fuel reserves can change nonstop capability.
Shorter or performance-limited airports may change the payload or aircraft. Compare ground time as well as runway suitability before defaulting to the closest airport.
Other classes
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Compare the category below and above before paying for cabin or range the trip does not need.
Good to know
Super-midsize jets charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a super-midsize jet?
Across the 9 aircraft in this class we hold rate data for, typical US charter rates run $4,800–$7,400 per flight hour. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is the entry point at about $4,800/hr. These are market estimates for comparison, not quotes — the final all-in quote depends on your route, dates, aircraft availability, airport fees and positioning.
How far can super-midsize jets fly?
3,100–4,018 nautical miles depending on the type. The longest-legged here is the Embraer Praetor 600 at 4,018 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 super-midsize jets carry?
8–9 in normal charter layouts. Baggage can become the constraint before seats. Published capacity differs by type, and the usable compartment also depends on the individual aircraft, so send bag counts and dimensions with the request.
Which airports can super-midsize jets use?
This class typically needs around 5,500 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 super-midsize 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 super-midsize jet on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Share the route, date, passengers and baggage to compare current aircraft and an operator-confirmed all-in total.