Aircraft class
Midsize Jet Charter
A stand-up cabin, a proper lavatory and more baggage room, with enough range for most domestic routes nonstop.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Range
- 2.9k nm
- Cruise
- 445 kt
- From / hr
- $5,000
- To / hr
- $7,200
- Models
- 6
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Best for
- · Up to 8 passengers
- · Flights of 2 to 4 hours
- · Comfort on longer domestic trips
Trade-offs
- · Higher hourly rate than light jets
- · Transcontinental is at the edge of range
Midsize Jets available for charter
Cessna
Citation Excel / XLS
8 seats · 1,850 nm · 433 kt
Bombardier
Learjet 60XR
7 seats · 2,200 nm · 466 kt
Hawker Beechcraft
Hawker 800XP
8 seats · 2,540 nm · 447 kt
Cessna
Citation Latitude
9 seats · 2,700 nm · 446 kt
Hawker Beechcraft
Hawker 900XP
8 seats · 2,930 nm · 448 kt
Gulfstream
Gulfstream G150
8 seats · 2,950 nm · 470 kt
Inside a midsize jet
Shown: 8 seats · nose to the left
Size at a glance
How midsize jets compare with the other jet classes, drawn to one scale.
What a midsize 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 | 46m |
| Miami (Opa-locka) → Nassau | 161 nm | Nonstop | 41m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Miami (Opa-locka) | 949 nm | Nonstop | 2h 33m |
| Chicago (Midway) → Aspen | 884 nm | Nonstop | 2h 23m |
| Dallas (Love Field) → Los Cabos | 895 nm | Nonstop | 2h 25m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) | 2,129 nm | Nonstop | 5h 20m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu | 2,217 nm | Nonstop | 5h 33m |
| New York (Teterboro) → London (Luton) | 2,989 nm | 1 fuel stop | 7h 58m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) | 3,150 nm | 1 fuel stop | 8h 21m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Dubai | 5,941 nm | 2 fuel stops | 15h 33m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Tokyo (Haneda) | 4,746 nm | 1 fuel stop | 12h 08m |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a midsize jet?
Midsize Jets typically charter for $5,000 to $7,200 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 midsize jet?
Most midsize jets are configured for 7 to 9 passengers. Fewer passengers usually means more range and more room for baggage.
How far can a midsize jet fly?
Typical nonstop range is 1,800 to 2,900 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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