Bell · Helicopter
Bell 429 Charter
The Bell 429 seats up to 6 passengers with a published range of about 411 nautical miles and a cruise speed near 155 knots.
- Passengers
- 6
- Max range
- 411 nm
- Cruise
- 155 kt
- Baggage
- 74 ft³
- Cabin height
- 4.8 ft
- Ceiling
- 20k ft
Rounded manufacturer figures. Planning range used below: 349 nm (published range less 15% for full cabins, winds and reserves).
Typical helicopter cabin
Shown: 4 seats · nose to the left
Where the Bell 429 can fly nonstop
| Route | Distance | Nonstop? | Est. flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Las Vegas | 199 nm | Nonstop | 1h 39m |
| Miami (Opa-locka) → Nassau | 161 nm | Nonstop | 1h 24m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Miami (Opa-locka) | 949 nm | 2 fuel stops | 7h 57m |
| Chicago (Midway) → Aspen | 884 nm | 2 fuel stops | 7h 30m |
| Dallas (Love Field) → Los Cabos | 895 nm | 2 fuel stops | 7h 35m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) | 2,129 nm | 6 fuel stops | 18h 22m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu | 2,217 nm | Out of range | – |
| New York (Teterboro) → London (Luton) | 2,989 nm | 8 fuel stops | 25h 24m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) | 3,150 nm | 9 fuel stops | 27h 05m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Dubai | 5,941 nm | 17 fuel stops | 50h 51m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Tokyo (Haneda) | 4,746 nm | 13 fuel stops | 40h 20m |
What it costs to charter
Helicopters like the Bell 429 typically charter for $3,500–$7,000 per flight hour in the US before taxes and fees. The exact price depends on the operator, where the aircraft is based, your dates and whether it must reposition.
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