Aircraft class
Very Light Jet Charter
The entry point to jet travel. Compact cabins for small parties on regional hops, with jet speed at close to turboprop cost.
- Seats
- 4–6
- Range
- 1.6k nm
- Cruise
- 390 kt
- From / hr
- $3,000
- To / hr
- $4,300
- Models
- 4
Photo: Greg Goebel / CC BY-SA 2.0
Best for
- · 1 to 4 passengers
- · Flights of 1 to 2 hours
- · Regional business trips
Trade-offs
- · Seated cabin, no stand-up headroom
- · Limited baggage
- · Short range
Very Light Jets available for charter
Cessna
Citation Mustang
4 seats · 1,150 nm · 340 kt
Embraer
Phenom 100EX
4 seats · 1,178 nm · 406 kt
Honda Aircraft
HondaJet Elite II
5 seats · 1,547 nm · 422 kt
Cessna
Citation M2 Gen2
6 seats · 1,550 nm · 404 kt
Inside a very light jet
Shown: 4 seats · nose to the left
What a very light 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 | 50m |
| Miami (Opa-locka) → Nassau | 161 nm | Nonstop | 44m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Miami (Opa-locka) | 949 nm | Nonstop | 2h 52m |
| Chicago (Midway) → Aspen | 884 nm | Nonstop | 2h 41m |
| Dallas (Love Field) → Los Cabos | 895 nm | Nonstop | 2h 43m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) | 2,129 nm | 1 fuel stop | 6h 39m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Honolulu | 2,217 nm | Out of range | – |
| New York (Teterboro) → London (Luton) | 2,989 nm | 2 fuel stops | 9h 34m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Paris (Le Bourget) | 3,150 nm | 2 fuel stops | 10h 00m |
| New York (Teterboro) → Dubai | 5,941 nm | 4 fuel stops | 18h 44m |
| Los Angeles (Van Nuys) → Tokyo (Haneda) | 4,746 nm | 3 fuel stops | 14h 55m |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a very light jet?
Very Light Jets typically charter for $3,000 to $4,300 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 very light jet?
Most very light jets are configured for 4 to 6 passengers. Fewer passengers usually means more range and more room for baggage.
How far can a very light jet fly?
Typical nonstop range is 1,100 to 1,550 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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