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Seven classes of aircraft from turboprops to ultra long range jets: what each one carries, how far it flies, how tall the cabin is and what it typically costs per hour.
Typical figures; configurations vary. Hourly estimates are US market ranges before tax and fees.
| Class | Seats | Typical range | Cabin height | Hourly estimate | Example models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | ~1,800 nm | ~4.8 ft | $1,800–3,200 | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | ~4.8 ft | $2,800–4,200 | HondaJet, Citation M2 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | 4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 |
| Midsize | 7–9 | ~2,100 nm | ~5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 | Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | 6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 |
| Large cabin | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.0–6.2 ft | $8,500–13,000 | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS |
| Ultra long range | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2–6.4 ft | $12,000–20,000+ | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
Pilatus PC-12 · King Air 350
Turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12 and King Air 350 fly slower than jets but cost the least per hour and use short runways that jets cannot. They suit trips of up to about 90 minutes, island hops and small mountain airports. The cabin is a seated one, and most have a small private lavatory.
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Phenom 300E · Citation CJ4 · Learjet 75
Light jets are the most chartered class in the US. A Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4 or Learjet 75 carries six or so passengers with bags for up to about three hours, cruising at roughly 450 knots. Headroom is under five feet, so you move around stooped, and baggage space fills fast with every seat taken.
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Citation XLS+
A midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ flies about as far as a light jet, but the cabin is taller at around 5.7 feet, the lavatory is enclosed and there is more room for luggage. It is the comfortable choice for two- to four-hour trips and for groups of seven or eight.
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Challenger 350 · Citation Longitude · Praetor 600
Super-midsize jets such as the Challenger 350, Citation Longitude and Praetor 600 have a six-foot cabin, a flat floor and the range to cross the US nonstop in most conditions. They are the usual step-up when a trip runs past four hours or the group wants to stand, work and eat properly.
Compare these modelsGulfstream G450 · Challenger 650 · Falcon 2000LXS
Large-cabin jets such as the Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS seat ten to sixteen, cross the Atlantic nonstop and offer separate seating areas, a full galley and seats that convert to beds. They suit overnight flights, larger groups and long days of travel.
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Gulfstream G650ER · Global 7500
Ultra long range jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER and Global 7500 fly 7,500 nautical miles or more, enough for New York to Tokyo or Los Angeles to Sydney with a stop at most. Cabins have several zones, often including a private bedroom. They are priced accordingly.
Compare these modelsThe hourly rate is only part of a charter price. An all-in quote includes these where they apply.
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