Heavy jet charter
Heavy jets give you separate cabin zones, beds for night flights and a full galley. A Challenger 650, Falcon 900 or Gulfstream G450 carries up to 14 passengers and crosses the Atlantic on most routes. Prices for heavy jet charter start at about $9,500 an hour.
Expect a cabin attendant on almost every flight. If you fly at night, or more than eight people are travelling together, this is where comfort jumps ahead of cost.
What heavy jets are best for
Heavy jets make the most sense for trips like these. They seat 10 to 14 and fly about 4,000 nautical miles nonstop.
- Transatlantic flights
- Groups of 10 to 14
- Sleeping on board
- A flight attendant as standard
If your trip matches one of these, a heavy jet is usually the best value per seat. Your advisor will say so if a smaller jet would do.
Heavy jet limits to know
Before you charter a heavy jet, keep these limits in mind. None of them are a problem on the right trip.
- Costly on short sectors
- Not every small airport accepts them
- Luggage: about 14 medium bags. Cabin height 6.1 ft.
Not sure the heavy jet is right? Tell us the route and group size, and we will compare it with the next size up and down.
Heavy jets you can charter
These are the heavy jets we charter most often. Hourly rates are typical ranges before fees, and every quote names the exact model and year of the aircraft.
| Model | Seats | Range | Speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 650 | 12 | 4,000 nm | 470 kts | 6 ft | $9,500 to $12,500 |
| Dassault Falcon 900LX | 12 | 4,750 nm | 480 kts | 6.2 ft | $10,000 to $13,000 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 14 | 4,350 nm | 476 kts | 6.2 ft | $10,000 to $13,500 |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | 13 | 3,400 nm | 459 kts | 6 ft | $8,500 to $11,000 |
Open any model for full specifications, cabin size and the routes it flies nonstop. Older aircraft of the same model often cost less per hour.
Routes a heavy jet flies nonstop
Popular routes a heavy jet covers without a fuel stop. Each shows the flight time and an estimated one way price, updated November 2026.
- London to Mykonos 3 h 30 min, $35,600
- London to Dubai 7 h 10 min, $72,700
- London to New York 7 h 10 min, $72,700
- Paris to Mykonos 3 h 05 min, $31,600
- Paris to Dubai 6 h 50 min, $69,300
- Paris to New York 7 h 30 min, $76,400
- Geneva to Mykonos 2 h 40 min, $26,800
- Dubai to Geneva 6 h 25 min, $65,200
- New York to Miami 2 h 30 min, $25,500
- New York to Palm Beach 2 h 25 min, $24,400
Longer trips are possible with one fuel stop, which adds about 45 minutes on the ground. The private jet cost calculator prices any route.
Compare nearby jet sizes
If the heavy jet is not quite right, the next size down or up usually is. Smaller jets cost less per hour, larger ones fly further with more room.
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Coast to coast nonstop with a flat floor. From $7,000 per hour.
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Nonstop across oceans, with a bedroom. From $13,000 per hour.
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Heavy jet charter questions
Answers about heavy jet charter, from the hourly cost to how many passengers fit. If your question is not here, an advisor will answer it in minutes.
How much does it cost to charter a heavy jet?
Most heavy jets charter for $9,500 to $13,500 per flight hour, before fees. Airport charges, crew costs and taxes typically add 7 to 14 percent. Many operators bill a minimum of 2 hours per day.
How many passengers fit in a heavy jet?
Usually 10 to 14, depending on the model and seating layout. Luggage space is about 14 medium bags.
How far can a heavy jet fly?
Around 4,000 nautical miles nonstop with typical passengers and reserves, at about 470 knots. That is roughly 8 h 30 min of flying.
Is a heavy jet right for my trip?
It suits transatlantic flights, groups of 10 to 14, sleeping on board, a flight attendant as standard. Keep in mind: costly on short sectors, not every small airport accepts them.
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Charter a heavy jet
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- No fees for quotes and no membership
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