Super-midsize jet · wide cabin · 4,000 nm

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650

Wide two-zone Challenger cabin for 10 to 12, with a hold reachable in flight and about 4,000 nm of range.

Passengers: 10 (max 12)
Range: 4,000 nm
Cruise: 470 kts
On charter in Canada: 73 aircraft

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Overview

What is the Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650?

The Challenger 604, 605 and 650 are one family of wide-cabin Bombardier business jets, all built as the CL-600-2B16 with two GE CF34-3B engines. The 604 was built from 1996 to 2006, the 605 from 2006 to 2015 and the 650 has been delivered since late 2015. Most seat 10 to 12 in two zones, and the 650 flies about 4,000 nm non-stop. The cabin is 7 ft 11 in wide and 6 ft tall.

4,000 nm of range for the Challenger 650 with 6 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves.

Cabin 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) long, 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.

Two GE CF34-3B engines; on the 650 each gives 9,220 lbf of takeoff thrust.

115 cu ft baggage hold reachable in flight, and up to 12 seats.

73 fly with 19 operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate, based in Calgary, Cambridge, Dorval, Edmonton, London, Mississauga, Montréal, Mount Hope, North Bay, North Saanich and Richmond. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Challenger 650, checked October 2026. Range assumes Challenger 650: 4,000 nm at long-range cruise with 6 passengers, 2 crew and NBAA IFR reserves, ISA (Bombardier factsheet); Jetcraft gives 4,047 nm for the 605 and 4,024 nm for the 604 with 4 passengers; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

Specification	Challenger 650 Bombardier
Performance
Range	4,000 nm (7,408 km)
High-speed cruise	470 kts (Mach 0.82)
Long-range cruise	424 kts
Maximum speed	Mach 0.85
Maximum altitude	41,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,640 ft
Landing distance	2,402 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	10
Maximum seats	12
Beds (typical layout)	6
Cabin zones	2
Cabin length	25 ft 7 in (7.80 m)
Cabin width	7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
Cabin height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Cabin volume	1,146 cu ft
Baggage	115 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines	2 × GE CF34-3B
Thrust per engine	9,220 lbf
Maximum take-off weight	48,200 lb
Fuel capacity	19,852 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered	1996
In production	Yes
New price	$32.4M (2024)
Pre-owned price	$19.0M to $25.0M
Operating cost per hour	$11,815

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018, and the Canadair CL-600 Challenger type database Bombardier: Challenger 350 factsheet (Apr 2024): 3,200 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, cabin 25 ft 2 in by 7 ft 2 in by 6 ft 0 in, up to 10 passengers, Honeywell HTF7350 7,323 lbf, 45,000 ft, takeoff 4,835 ft Jetcraft: Challenger 604 overview, 1995 to 2006 (Jan 2020): longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with more fuel and upgraded engines, CF34-3B, Pro Line 4, 4,024 nm, 365 built Jetcraft: Bombardier Challenger 650, 2014 to present (Sep 2024): cabin volume 1,146 cu ft, typical 9 passenger and 2 crew seats, up to 12 passengers, 158 built Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand: Bombardier CL600 Challenger series type acceptance report (Mar 2020): Transport Canada TC A-131; 604 is S/N 5301 to 5699, 605 S/N 5701 to 5990 with Pro Line 21, 650 S/N 6050 on with cockpit and cabin upgrades Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 4 for sale, asks $18,995,000 to $24,995,000, model years 2016 to 2020 Federal Register via Justia: Special conditions, Pro Star Aviation, Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (Aug 2021): CL-600 series approved under Type Certificate No. A21EA AIN: Bombardier launches Challenger 650 (Nov 2014): improved CF34-3B engines with more takeoff thrust for hot and high airports, redesigned cockpit and cabin, NetJets launch customer, 4,000 nm with six passengers CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating costs (updated Oct 2026): $11,815 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,363,067 Solairus Aviation: ISP based Challenger 650 charter sheet (Nov 2024): seats 10, sleeps 6, 115 cu ft baggage, full forward galley, aft lavatory

Fuel burn and CO2

The Challenger 650 burns about 329 US gallons (996 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 3.1 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

Flight	Fuel	CO2
1 flight hour	1,000 kg	3.1 tonnes
3 flight hours	2,990 kg	9.4 tonnes
8 flight hours	7,970 kg	25.2 tonnes

Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.

Sources:CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating costs (updated Oct 2026): average fuel burn 329 US gal per hour

Interior

Challenger 650 interior and cabin layout

Most aircraft seat 10 to 12 in two zones: a four-seat club forward and a lounge aft with a divan opposite either two club seats or a four-seat conference group. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from specification sheets and listings of aircraft offered for sale.

Inside the Challenger 650

Challenger 605 flight deck with four large display screens — Challenger 605 flight deck. Photo: Igor Chernov, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized

Wide angle view of a Challenger 605 flight deck with sheepskin covered seats — Challenger 605 flight deck (N769CC). Photo: Aleksandr Markin, CC BY-SA 2.0, resized

Cabin layouts, day and night

12 seats with a berthing divan (Challenger 650 S/N 6136)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four club seats with two fold-out tables
Forward galley on the right ahead

Aft cabin

Four-place conference group
Four-place divan opposite that makes a full berth
Lavatory behind

The same cabin at nightNightSchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four club seats

Aft cabin

The divan makes up into a bed
Conference group opposite

10 seats, club and divan (Challenger 605 S/N 5905, N605VG)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four-place club
Forward galley ahead

Aft cabin

Four-person divan opposite two seats
Aft lavatory and baggage bay reachable in flight behind

11 seats with a conference group (Challenger 605 S/N 5791, N899ST)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four club seats with two fold-out tables
Forward galley ahead

Aft cabin

Four-place conference group
Three-place divan opposite, its centre cushion folds down as a table
Large cabinet behind the divan

How big is the cabin?

6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall and 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m), 1,146 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) long, 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall: 1,146 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Forward on every aircraft we checked. The sheets list a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a food chiller and an espresso or coffee maker. Jetcraft notes larger galley appliances on the 650.

Lavatories

One passenger lavatory at the back of the cabin, ahead of the baggage bay. S/N 6084 has an extended aft lavatory.

Crew rest

No separate crew rest. Several aircraft we checked, such as N605VG, S/N 6136 and S/N 6084, have a jump seat in the cockpit for crew only.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. The sheets we checked show Gogo Avance L5 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US and Canada, Honeywell Jetwave Ka-band, Starlink and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband. Bombardier offers Ka-band internet and Wi-Fi on the 650. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

115 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.

Beds

Up to 6 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

Cabin 7 ft 11 in wide, wider than the 7 ft 2 in of the Challenger 350. The 605 added larger, higher cabin windows over the 604; the 650 added a redesigned cabin and two more executive seats. Challenger 650 flight deck with four large displays, synthetic vision and LPV and RNP approaches, with a head-up display and enhanced vision as options.

Sources:GlobalAir: 2019 Challenger 650 S/N 6136 listing by Bombardier Pre-owned (2026): 12 seats, four club seats forward, full berthing four-place divan opposite four-place conference group aft, forward RH galley, aft lavatory, Gogo L5 Avance and Ka-band Guardian Jet: 2012 Challenger 605 N605VG S/N 5905 specifications (Apr 2025): 10 passengers, four-place club forward, four-person divan opposite two seats aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, cockpit jump seat, Avance L5 Bombardier Pre-owned: 2009 Challenger 605 N899ST S/N 5791 factsheet (Jan 2021): 11 places, four club seats, three-place divan opposite four-place conference group, forward galley with oven, microwave and espresso maker Solairus Aviation: ISP based Challenger 650 charter sheet (Nov 2024): seats 10, sleeps 6

On board: what to expect

✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall
✓Two cabin zonesClub forward, lounge aft
~BedsSome divans berth; one operator's 650 sleeps 6
✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
✕Separate forward lavatoryOne aft lavatory on the aircraft we checked
✓Full galleyOven, microwave and coffee maker, forward
✓Baggage reachable in flight115 cu ft hold
✕Crew restCockpit jump seat only
~Wi-FiGogo, Ka-band, Starlink or SwiftBroadband, by aircraft

Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.

Sources:Bombardier: Challenger 650 factsheet (Apr 2024): cabin height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 2 cabin zones GlobalAir: 2019 Challenger 650 S/N 6136 listing by Bombardier Pre-owned (2026): 12 seats, four club seats forward, full berthing four-place divan opposite four-place conference group aft, forward RH galley, aft lavatory, Gogo L5 Avance and Ka-band Guardian Jet: 2012 Challenger 605 N605VG S/N 5905 specifications (Apr 2025): 10 passengers, four-place club forward, four-person divan opposite two seats aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, cockpit jump seat, Avance L5 Global Jet: 2020 Challenger 650 S/N 6151 for sale (2026): four-place club forward, four-place conference group opposite four-place divan aft, forward full galley, aft lavatory, Inmarsat SBB Bombardier Pre-owned: 2009 Challenger 605 N899ST S/N 5791 factsheet (Jan 2021): 11 places, four club seats, three-place divan opposite four-place conference group, forward galley with oven, microwave and espresso maker GlobalAir: 2016 Challenger 650 S/N 6084 listing by Donath Aircraft Services (2026): 10 passengers plus jump seat, four-place club forward, four-place divan opposite two-place club aft, forward galley, extended aft lavatory, Starlink and Ka-band

Price

How much does a Challenger 650 cost?

A new Challenger 650 listed at about $32.4 million in 2024. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.

Buy new

Challenger 650

$32.4 million

Challenger 650 list price for 2024 shown by GlobalAir; CRAFT also says a new one starts at $32.4 million.

Buy pre-owned

Challenger 650

$19.0 million to $25.0 million

Asking prices, not valuations, for the 4 Challenger 650s for sale (model years 2016 to 2020) tracked by Guardian Jet. Challenger 605s asked $10.9 million to $14.995 million and 604s $3.5 million to $7.995 million. October 2026.

Cost to operate

Challenger 650

$11,815 per hour

Total cost per flight hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, CRAFT Challenger 650 ownership and operating cost estimate (annual total $2,363,067, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 329 US gallons an hour.

Sources:GlobalAir: Challenger 650 specifications (Oct 2026): 2024 list price $32,400,000 Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 4 for sale, asks $18,995,000 to $24,995,000, model years 2016 to 2020

Charter cost

Challenger 650 charter cost per hour in Canada (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Super-midsize jets like the Challenger 650 charter at about C$12.2k to C$16.9k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Super-midsize jets, per flight hour

C$12.2k to C$16.9k

Before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges

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What moves the price

Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
Airport and handling fees, plus GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees.
Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a Challenger 650 costs about C$1.53 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about C$9,100 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.

You fly	Owning (per hour)	Charter in Canada (per hour)
50 hours a year	C$39,800 per hour	C$12.2k to C$16.9k per hour
100 hours a year	C$24,400 per hour	C$12.2k to C$16.9k per hour
200 hours a year	C$16,700 per hour	C$12.2k to C$16.9k per hour
300 hours a year	C$14,200 per hour	C$12.2k to C$16.9k per hour

CRAFT Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating cost estimate (October 2026): crew, training, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at $7.66 a gallon (329 gallons an hour), maintenance, engine reserves and trip costs per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at C$1.4161 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Sources:CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating costs (updated Oct 2026): fixed $1,084,067 a year, variable $6,395 per flight hour, 200 hours a year, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, 329 gal per hour

Range in practice

Challenger 650 range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 4,000 nm of range, the Challenger 650 links Canada with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Canadian routes:

Toronto to London

Distance: 3,075 nm
Flight time: 7h 33m
Indicative one-way price: C$92k to C$127k

Vancouver to Hawaii

Distance: 2,351 nm
Flight time: 5h 51m
Indicative one-way price: C$71k to C$99k

Toronto to Los Angeles

Distance: 1,882 nm
Flight time: 4h 44m
Indicative one-way price: C$58k to C$80k

Toronto to Vancouver

Distance: 1,807 nm
Flight time: 4h 34m
Indicative one-way price: C$56k to C$77k

Toronto to Las Vegas

Distance: 1,687 nm
Flight time: 4h 17m
Indicative one-way price: C$52k to C$72k

Toronto to The Bahamas

Distance: 1,124 nm
Flight time: 2h 57m
Indicative one-way price: C$36k to C$50k

Toronto to Miami

Distance: 1,067 nm
Flight time: 2h 49m
Indicative one-way price: C$34k to C$48k

Vancouver to Los Angeles

Distance: 923 nm
Flight time: 2h 29m
Indicative one-way price: C$30k to C$42k

Route	Distance	Flight time	Indicative one-way price
Toronto to London	3,075 nm	7h 33m	C$92k to C$127k
Vancouver to Hawaii	2,351 nm	5h 51m	C$71k to C$99k
Toronto to Los Angeles	1,882 nm	4h 44m	C$58k to C$80k
Toronto to Vancouver	1,807 nm	4h 34m	C$56k to C$77k
Toronto to Las Vegas	1,687 nm	4h 17m	C$52k to C$72k
Toronto to The Bahamas	1,124 nm	2h 57m	C$36k to C$50k
Toronto to Miami	1,067 nm	2h 49m	C$34k to C$48k
Vancouver to Los Angeles	923 nm	2h 29m	C$30k to C$42k

Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Airports

Where the Challenger 650 can land

A 4,000 nm jet that needs about 5,640 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.

Runway needed

About 5,640 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,402 ft to land at a typical weight. Hot or high airports need more. The 650's extra takeoff thrust was added to shorten takeoff runs at such airports.

Low visibility

The 650 flight deck flies LPV and RNP approaches and has synthetic vision. A head-up display and enhanced vision are options, so check the exact aircraft if low-visibility credit matters.

Sources:Bombardier: Challenger 650 factsheet (Apr 2024): takeoff distance 5,640 ft at MTOW, sea level, ISA

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Operators

Who operates the Challenger 650 in Canada?

Aircraft in Canada

Canadian operators

Base cities

CTA air licence

Every operator

Challenger 650 operators in Canada

Skyservice Business Aviation13 × Challenger 650

Dorval · CTA air licence 000060, 000061

C-FAMB (2017), C-FBEL (2009), C-FLMS (2007), C-FTJB (2012), C-FTML (2021), C-GARZ (2026), C-GFTL (2007), C-GFWD (2010), C-GKFJ (2008), C-GLVK (2022), C-GRCI (2019), C-GZGP (2012), C-GZUM (2016)

I.M.P. Group10 × Challenger 650

Dorval · CTA air licence 962586, 967557

C-FJRS (2019), C-FKGY (1999), C-GBDI (2018), C-GFCB (2023), C-GKYO (2007), C-GNRC (1999), C-GODB (2007), C-GWLL (2001), C-GHMW (2008), C-GPGD (1999)

Chartright Air Group8 × Challenger 650

Mississauga · CTA air licence 962544, 967247

C-FBBW (2016), C-FCIB (2011), C-FFBE (2021), C-FOGT (2011), C-GBBB (2003), C-GDWF (1998), C-GFGC (2005), C-GRUB (2000)

Voyageur Airways7 × Challenger 650

North Bay · CTA air licence 972024, 977059, 980113

C-FMUV (1995), C-FWWU (1999), C-FXHC (1999), C-FXLH (1999), C-GIXR (2000), C-GIXT (2000), C-GJZJ (2001)

Air Partners4 × Challenger 650

Calgary · CTA air licence 060061, 060066

C-FHHM (2005), C-FKAI (2010), C-FVDN (2011), C-GTJO (2001)

Image Air Charter4 × Challenger 650

Mississauga · CTA air licence 050069, 050070

C-FIRK (2013), C-FNVT (2022), C-FOWK (2021), C-FSEP (2021)

NovaJet4 × Challenger 650

Mississauga · CTA air licence 060109, 060110

C-FBKD (2011), C-FFTR (2007), C-FGFG (1998), C-GFAP (2012)

Aurora Jet Partners3 × Challenger 650

Edmonton · CTA air licence 090082, 090083

C-FFMI (2019), C-FXWT (2009), C-GBKB (2008)

Flightexec3 × Challenger 650

London · CTA air licence 962537, 967242

C-FAFE (2012), C-FDOW (2003), C-GDTD (2006)

Hamilton Jetport3 × Challenger 650

Mount Hope · CTA air licence 210006, 210007

C-FGFI (2013), C-FGKS (2007), C-FHRL (2013)

Aviation Starlink2 × Challenger 650

Dorval · CTA air licence 962576, 967461

C-FWMD (2008), C-GQPA (1998)

FlyGTA2 × Challenger 650

Mississauga · CTA air licence 170026, 170027

C-FACN (2000), C-FKNN (2000)

Pivot Airlines2 × Challenger 650

Mississauga · CTA air licence 210018, 210019

C-FHST (2004), C-FWST (2003)

Sunwest Aviation2 × Challenger 650

Calgary · CTA air licence 990090, 990091

C-FBJF (2014), C-GSAT (2002)

VIH Execujet2 × Challenger 650

North Saanich · CTA air licence 090093, 090094

C-GEGL (2010), C-GKGN (1996)

Acass Canada1 × Challenger 650

Montréal · CTA air licence 030096, 030097

C-GHMF (2008)

Anderson Air1 × Challenger 650

Richmond · CTA air licence 962246, 967048

C-GURJ (2007)

Flightpath Charter Airways1 × Challenger 650

Cambridge · CTA air licence 070038, 070039

C-GBOT (2023)

Ledair1 × Challenger 650

Dorval · CTA air licence 962340, 967117

C-FJKS (2015)

Operator	Base	Challenger 650	Registrations	Seats	Permit
Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	13	C-FAMB (2017), C-FBEL (2009), C-FLMS (2007), C-FTJB (2012), C-FTML (2021), C-GARZ (2026), C-GFTL (2007), C-GFWD (2010), C-GKFJ (2008), C-GLVK (2022), C-GRCI (2019), C-GZGP (2012), C-GZUM (2016)	Not listed	CTA air licence 000060, 000061
I.M.P. Group	Dorval	10	C-FJRS (2019), C-FKGY (1999), C-GBDI (2018), C-GFCB (2023), C-GKYO (2007), C-GNRC (1999), C-GODB (2007), C-GWLL (2001), C-GHMW (2008), C-GPGD (1999)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962586, 967557
Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	8	C-FBBW (2016), C-FCIB (2011), C-FFBE (2021), C-FOGT (2011), C-GBBB (2003), C-GDWF (1998), C-GFGC (2005), C-GRUB (2000)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962544, 967247
Voyageur Airways	North Bay	7	C-FMUV (1995), C-FWWU (1999), C-FXHC (1999), C-FXLH (1999), C-GIXR (2000), C-GIXT (2000), C-GJZJ (2001)	Not listed	CTA air licence 972024, 977059, 980113
Air Partners	Calgary	4	C-FHHM (2005), C-FKAI (2010), C-FVDN (2011), C-GTJO (2001)	Not listed	CTA air licence 060061, 060066
Image Air Charter	Mississauga	4	C-FIRK (2013), C-FNVT (2022), C-FOWK (2021), C-FSEP (2021)	Not listed	CTA air licence 050069, 050070
NovaJet	Mississauga	4	C-FBKD (2011), C-FFTR (2007), C-FGFG (1998), C-GFAP (2012)	Not listed	CTA air licence 060109, 060110
Aurora Jet Partners	Edmonton	3	C-FFMI (2019), C-FXWT (2009), C-GBKB (2008)	Not listed	CTA air licence 090082, 090083
Flightexec	London	3	C-FAFE (2012), C-FDOW (2003), C-GDTD (2006)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962537, 967242
Hamilton Jetport	Mount Hope	3	C-FGFI (2013), C-FGKS (2007), C-FHRL (2013)	Not listed	CTA air licence 210006, 210007
Aviation Starlink	Dorval	2	C-FWMD (2008), C-GQPA (1998)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962576, 967461
FlyGTA	Mississauga	2	C-FACN (2000), C-FKNN (2000)	Not listed	CTA air licence 170026, 170027
Pivot Airlines	Mississauga	2	C-FHST (2004), C-FWST (2003)	Not listed	CTA air licence 210018, 210019
Sunwest Aviation	Calgary	2	C-FBJF (2014), C-GSAT (2002)	Not listed	CTA air licence 990090, 990091
VIH Execujet	North Saanich	2	C-GEGL (2010), C-GKGN (1996)	Not listed	CTA air licence 090093, 090094
Acass Canada	Montréal	1	C-GHMF (2008)	Not listed	CTA air licence 030096, 030097
Anderson Air	Richmond	1	C-GURJ (2007)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962246, 967048
Flightpath Charter Airways	Cambridge	1	C-GBOT (2023)	Not listed	CTA air licence 070038, 070039
Ledair	Dorval	1	C-FJKS (2015)	Not listed	CTA air licence 962340, 967117

Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.

The aircraft

Every Challenger 650 on charter in Canada

73 on the charter list in Canada, 17 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

C-FAMB

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2017
Seats: Not listed

C-FBEL

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2009
Seats: Not listed

C-FLMS

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2007
Seats: Not listed

C-FTJB

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2012
Seats: Not listed

C-FTML

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2021
Seats: Not listed

C-GARZ

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2026
Seats: Not listed

C-GFTL

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2007
Seats: Not listed

C-GFWD

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2010
Seats: Not listed

C-GKFJ

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2008
Seats: Not listed

C-GLVK

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2022
Seats: Not listed

C-GRCI

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2019
Seats: Not listed

C-GZGP

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2012
Seats: Not listed

C-GZUM

Operator: Skyservice Business Aviation
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2016
Seats: Not listed

C-FJRS

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2019
Seats: Not listed

C-FKGY

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-GBDI

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2018
Seats: Not listed

C-GFCB

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2023
Seats: Not listed

C-GKYO

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2007
Seats: Not listed

C-GNRC

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-GODB

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2007
Seats: Not listed

C-GWLL

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2001
Seats: Not listed

C-GHMW

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 2008
Seats: Not listed

C-GPGD

Operator: I.M.P. Group
Base: Dorval
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-FBBW

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2016
Seats: Not listed

C-FCIB

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2011
Seats: Not listed

C-FFBE

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2021
Seats: Not listed

C-FOGT

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2011
Seats: Not listed

C-GBBB

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2003
Seats: Not listed

C-GDWF

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 1998
Seats: Not listed

C-GFGC

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2005
Seats: Not listed

C-GRUB

Operator: Chartright Air Group
Base: Mississauga
Year built: 2000
Seats: Not listed

C-FMUV

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 1995
Seats: Not listed

C-FWWU

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-FXHC

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-FXLH

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 1999
Seats: Not listed

C-GIXR

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 2000
Seats: Not listed

C-GIXT

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 2000
Seats: Not listed

C-GJZJ

Operator: Voyageur Airways
Base: North Bay
Year built: 2001
Seats: Not listed

C-FHHM

Operator: Air Partners
Base: Calgary
Year built: 2005
Seats: Not listed

C-FKAI

Operator: Air Partners
Base: Calgary
Year built: 2010
Seats: Not listed

33 more

Operator
Base
Year built
Seats

Registration	Operator	Base	Year built	Seats
C-FAMB	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2017	Not listed
C-FBEL	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2009	Not listed
C-FLMS	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2007	Not listed
C-FTJB	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2012	Not listed
C-FTML	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2021	Not listed
C-GARZ	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2026	Not listed
C-GFTL	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2007	Not listed
C-GFWD	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2010	Not listed
C-GKFJ	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2008	Not listed
C-GLVK	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2022	Not listed
C-GRCI	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2019	Not listed
C-GZGP	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2012	Not listed
C-GZUM	Skyservice Business Aviation	Dorval	2016	Not listed
C-FJRS	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2019	Not listed
C-FKGY	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	1999	Not listed
C-GBDI	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2018	Not listed
C-GFCB	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2023	Not listed
C-GKYO	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2007	Not listed
C-GNRC	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	1999	Not listed
C-GODB	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2007	Not listed
C-GWLL	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2001	Not listed
C-GHMW	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	2008	Not listed
C-GPGD	I.M.P. Group	Dorval	1999	Not listed
C-FBBW	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2016	Not listed
C-FCIB	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2011	Not listed
C-FFBE	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2021	Not listed
C-FOGT	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2011	Not listed
C-GBBB	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2003	Not listed
C-GDWF	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	1998	Not listed
C-GFGC	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2005	Not listed
C-GRUB	Chartright Air Group	Mississauga	2000	Not listed
C-FMUV	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	1995	Not listed
C-FWWU	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	1999	Not listed
C-FXHC	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	1999	Not listed
C-FXLH	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	1999	Not listed
C-GIXR	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	2000	Not listed
C-GIXT	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	2000	Not listed
C-GJZJ	Voyageur Airways	North Bay	2001	Not listed
C-FHHM	Air Partners	Calgary	2005	Not listed
C-FKAI	Air Partners	Calgary	2010	Not listed
33 more

Versions

Challenger 600 series versions

Challenger 601-3A and 601-3R

Before the 604

Earlier Challengers that also carry the CL-600-2B16 designation, with CF34-3A or CF34-3A1 engines. They have their own page.

Challenger 604

1996 to 2006

Canada approved it on 20 September 1995. A longer-range 601-3R with more fuel, CF34-3B engines, new landing gear and a Pro Line 4 flight deck. S/N 5301 onward; more than 360 were delivered. MTOW rose from 47,600 lb to 48,200 lb from S/N 5640 or by service bulletin.

Challenger 605

2006 to 2015

First flew in January 2006. Larger, higher cabin windows, a rounded tailcone and a Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck. S/N 5701 to 5990; 288 were built.

Challenger 650

2015 onward

Launched in 2014 with NetJets as first customer and certified by Transport Canada in November 2015. CF34-3B engines with more takeoff thrust for hot and high airports, a redesigned cabin and cockpit, and Pro Line 21 Advanced. S/N 6050 onward; 158 built by September 2024.

Challenger 650 vs Challenger 350

Range: 4,000 nm for the 650 with 6 passengers, against 3,200 nm for the 350 with 8 passengers.
Cabin: 7 ft 11 in wide on the 650 against 7 ft 2 in on the 350, both 6 ft 0 in tall; the 650 cabin is 25 ft 7 in long against 25 ft 2 in.
Seats: up to 12 on the 650 and up to 10 on the 350.
Engines: two GE CF34-3B of 9,220 lbf on the 650, against two Honeywell HTF7350 of 7,323 lbf on the 350.
Altitude: the 650 is certified to 41,000 ft and the 350 to 45,000 ft.
Runway: 5,640 ft to take off at maximum weight for the 650, against 4,835 ft for the 350.

Sources:

How the official lists write it: CL-600-2B16 · CL-600-2B16 (CL-604) · CL600 2B16-604 · CL-604-604 · CL600 2B16-605 · CL600 2B16-650 · CL-600-2B16 CL 604 VARIANT (CL605) · CHALLENGER 605 CL-600-2B16 · CHALLENGER 650 CL-600-2B16 · CHALLENGER CL 600-2B16-CL 604 · Bombardier Challenger 605 · BOMBARDIER CL-600-2B16 (604 VARIANT).

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Challenger 650 vs Challenger 350, Falcon 2000, Praetor 600 and other super-midsize jets

The jets people weigh against the Challenger 650, side by side from the same verified data.

Specification	Challenger 650 Bombardier	Challenger 350 Bombardier	Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation	Praetor 600 Embraer	G450 Gulfstream
Performance
Range	4,000 nm (7,408 km)	3,200 nm (5,926 km)	4,000 nm (7,408 km)	4,018 nm (7,441 km)	4,350 nm (8,056 km) (best)
High-speed cruise	470 kts (Mach 0.82)	470 kts (Mach 0.82)	482 kts (Mach 0.84) (best)	466 kts	476 kts
Long-range cruise	424 kts	Not published	437 kts (Mach 0.8)	433 kts	459 kts (best)
Maximum speed	Mach 0.85	Mach 0.83	Mach 0.86	Mach 0.83	Mach 0.88 (best)
Maximum altitude	41,000 ft	45,000 ft	47,000 ft (best)	45,000 ft	45,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,640 ft	4,835 ft	4,675 ft (best)	4,717 ft	5,600 ft
Landing distance	2,402 ft	2,364 ft	2,260 ft	2,165 ft (best)	2,663 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	10	8	8 to 10	8	14 (best)
Maximum seats	12	10	10	12	16 (best)
Beds (typical layout)	6 (best)	3	4	4	4
Cabin zones	2	2	2	2	3 (best)
Cabin length	25 ft 7 in (7.80 m)	25 ft 2 in (7.68 m)	26 ft 2 in (7.98 m)	27 ft 6 in (8.38 m)	40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) (best)
Cabin width	7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best)	7 ft 2 in (2.19 m)	7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Cabin height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume	1,146 cu ft	860 cu ft	1,024 cu ft	840 cu ft	1,525 cu ft (best)
Baggage	115 cu ft, reachable in flight	106 cu ft, reachable in flight	131 cu ft, reachable in flight	155 cu ft, reachable in flight	169 cu ft, reachable in flight (best)
Windows	Not published	Not published	18	Not published	Not published
Cabin altitude	Not published	Not published	Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft	5,800 ft at 45,000 ft	Not published
Price and ownership
First delivered	1996	2014	1995	2019	2004
In production	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
New price	$32.4M (2024)	$26.7M (2020)	$35.1M (2024)	$24.0M (2025)	$43M (2004)
Pre-owned price	$19.0M to $25.0M	$13M to $18M	$14.8M to $35M	$18M to $29M	$8.5M to $19.5M
Operating cost per hour	$11,815	$5,158	$5,002	$8,673	$13,218
Charter fleet
On Canada charter list	73 aircraft (best)	34 aircraft	10 aircraft	6 aircraft	1 aircraft

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Challenger 650 vs Challenger 350

The Challenger 350 flies 800 nm less and has a smaller cabin (860 against 1,146 cu ft).

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Challenger 650 vs Falcon 2000

The Falcon 2000 has a smaller cabin (1,024 against 1,146 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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Challenger 650 vs Praetor 600

The Praetor 600 has a smaller cabin (840 against 1,146 cu ft).

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Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the Challenger 650

Super-midsize jet

Bombardier Challenger 350

Smaller and cheaper: Bombardier's super-midsize jet, with a narrower cabin, up to 10 seats and less range.

8 seats3,200 nmC$12.2k to C$16.9k per hour

Heavy jet

Bombardier Global 6000

Bigger: Bombardier's ultra-long-range jet, with a much longer cabin, more zones and far more range.

12 to 14 seats6,000 nmC$16.9k to C$26.3k per hour

Safety

Challenger 650 safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

N10KJ, Bangor, 2026

A Challenger 650 crashed on takeoff at night in snow at Bangor, Maine, and all six on board were killed. The NTSB preliminary report says the jet took off later after anti-icing than FAA guidance allows. The final report is not yet out.

N823KD, Naples, 2024

Both engines of a Challenger 604 lost power on approach to Naples, Florida, and the crew landed on Interstate 75. Both pilots were killed and the three others on board survived. The NTSB found corrosion in both engines' variable geometry parts, which led to compressor stalls.

TC-TRB, Iran, 2018

A Challenger 604 flying from Sharjah to Istanbul crashed in Iran and all 11 on board were killed. Iran's investigators cited insufficient training for an airspeed indication failure and poor crew resource management.

D-AMSC, Arabian Sea, 2017

A Challenger 604 rolled over and lost about 8,700 ft after flying into the wake of an Airbus A380 passing 1,000 ft above. The crew recovered and diverted to Muscat; two people were seriously hurt and the airframe was written off. Germany's BFU investigated.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network lists occurrences for the whole Challenger 600 series, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:GlobalAir: NTSB releases preliminary report on Challenger 650 crash in Maine (Mar 2026): N10KJ, Bangor, 25 January 2026, six killed, takeoff after deicing in snow Wikipedia: Hop-A-Jet Flight 823, Challenger 604 N823KD, Naples, 9 February 2024; NTSB final report 23 April 2026 cites corrosion of both engines' variable geometry components Wikipedia: 2018 Iran Bombardier Challenger crash, Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018; Iran AAIB final report of March 2020 Aerossurance: BFU report on Challenger 604 D-AMSC wake vortex accident over the Arabian Sea, 17 January 2017 (May 2017)Aviation Safety Network: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018, and the Canadair CL-600 Challenger type database

Photos

Challenger 650 photos

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 photo 1 — Photo: MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 photo 2 — Photo: Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0

Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 photo 3 — Photo: MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Bombardier Challenger 300 / 350 / 3500

34 on charter in Canada with 11 operators

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Cessna Citation X / X+

12 on charter in Canada with 7 operators

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Dassault Falcon 2000 / 2000EX / 2000LX

10 on charter in Canada with 6 operators

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Gulfstream G200

9 on charter in Canada with 5 operators

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Embraer Praetor 600 / Legacy 500

6 on charter in Canada with 3 operators

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Gulfstream G280

4 on charter in Canada with 4 operators

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What is the difference between the Challenger 604, 605 and 650?+

They share one airframe, cabin and engine family. The 605 added larger, higher windows, a new tailcone and a Pro Line 21 flight deck to the 604. The 650 added more takeoff thrust, a redesigned cabin and cockpit, and Pro Line 21 Advanced.

How many passengers does a Challenger 650 seat?+

Typically 10, and up to 12. Most aircraft have a four-seat club forward and a divan with two club seats or a conference group aft.

How far can a Challenger 650 fly?+

About 4,000 nm with 6 passengers, 2 crew and NBAA IFR reserves at long-range cruise. Jetcraft gives about 4,047 nm for the 605 and 4,024 nm for the 604 with 4 passengers.

How much does a Challenger 650 cost to buy?+

The 2024 list price of a new 650 was about $32.4 million. In October 2026 used 650s asked about $19 million to $25 million, 605s about $10.9 million to $15 million and 604s about $3.5 million to $8 million.

Can you sleep on a Challenger 650?+

Yes, on many aircraft. Some divans make up into a full berth, and one charter operator's 650 is listed as sleeping 6. We confirm the beds on your aircraft.

Is the Challenger 650 still in production?+

Guardian Jet still lists it as in production in October 2026. The 604 ended in 2006 and the 605 in 2015.

How much fuel does a Challenger 650 burn per hour?+

CRAFT puts the average at 329 US gallons an hour.

Who operates the Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650 in Canada?+

19 Canadian operators holding a Canadian air licence and Transport Canada air operator certificate fly it: Skyservice Business Aviation (13), I.M.P. Group (10), Chartright Air Group (8), Voyageur Airways (7), Air Partners (4), Image Air Charter (4), NovaJet (4), Aurora Jet Partners (3), Flightexec (3), Hamilton Jetport (3), Aviation Starlink (2), FlyGTA (2), Pivot Airlines (2), Sunwest Aviation (2), VIH Execujet (2), Acass Canada (1), Anderson Air (1), Flightpath Charter Airways (1) and Ledair (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 650 in Canada?+

About C$12.2k to C$16.9k per flight hour, before GST or HST where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the Canadian Transportation Agency's register of air licences (11 September 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.

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