Aircraft class
Heavy Jet Charter
Large-cabin jets with separate seating zones, full galleys and room to sleep. Built for intercontinental travel and larger groups.
- Seats
- 10–16
- Range
- 6.0k nm
- Cruise
- 470 kt
- From / hr
- $8,500
- To / hr
- $13,000
- Models
- 6
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Best for
- · 10 or more passengers
- · Transatlantic nonstop
- · Overnight flights
Trade-offs
- · Higher cost per hour
- · Need longer runways
Heavy Jets available for charter
Embraer
Legacy 600 / 650
13 seats · 3,400 nm · 459 kt
Bombardier
Challenger 605 / 650
12 seats · 4,000 nm · 459 kt
Gulfstream
Gulfstream GIV-SP
13 seats · 4,220 nm · 459 kt
Gulfstream
Gulfstream G450
14 seats · 4,350 nm · 476 kt
Dassault
Falcon 900LX
13 seats · 4,750 nm · 459 kt
Dassault
Falcon 7X
14 seats · 5,950 nm · 488 kt
Inside a heavy jet
Shown: 12 seats · nose to the left
Size at a glance
How heavy jets compare with the other jet classes, drawn to one scale.
What a heavy jet can fly
Benchmark routes using the class's typical speed and the longest-range model's planning range (published range less 15% for full cabins and winds).
| Route | Distance | Nonstop? | Est. flight time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Las Vegas | 199 nm | Nonstop | 45m |
| Miami (Opa-locka) → Nassau | 161 nm | Nonstop | 40m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Miami (Opa-locka) | 949 nm | Nonstop | 2h 26m |
| Chicago (Midway) → Aspen | 884 nm | Nonstop | 2h 17m |
| Dallas (Love Field) → Los Cabos | 895 nm | Nonstop | 2h 18m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) | 2,129 nm | Nonstop | 5h 04m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu | 2,217 nm | Nonstop | 5h 16m |
| New York (Teterboro) → London (Luton) | 2,989 nm | Nonstop | 7h 00m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) | 3,150 nm | Nonstop | 7h 21m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Dubai | 5,941 nm | 1 fuel stop | 14h 12m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Tokyo (Haneda) | 4,746 nm | Nonstop | 10h 56m |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a heavy jet?
Heavy Jets typically charter for $8,500 to $13,000 per flight hour in the US, before the 7.5% federal excise tax, segment fees and any repositioning, overnight or de-icing costs.
How many passengers fit in a heavy jet?
Most heavy jets are configured for 10 to 16 passengers. Fewer passengers usually means more range and more room for baggage.
How far can a heavy jet fly?
Typical nonstop range is 3,400 to 6,000 nautical miles, depending on model, passenger load and winds. Use our Range Explorer to see the exact reach from your departure airport.
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Where do you need to be next?
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