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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.

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Passengers
10 (max 12)
Range
4,000 nm
Cruise
470 kts
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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.

10 fly on Indian charter permits with 6 operators, based in New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, in cabins for 9 to 12 passengers. 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.

SpecificationChallenger 650
Bombardier
Performance
Range4,000 nm (7,408 km)
High-speed cruise470 kts (Mach 0.82)
Long-range cruise424 kts
Maximum speedMach 0.85
Maximum altitude41,000 ft
Take-off distance5,640 ft
Landing distance2,402 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats10
Maximum seats12
Beds (typical layout)6
Cabin zones2
Cabin length25 ft 7 in (7.80 m)
Cabin width7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
Cabin height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Cabin volume1,146 cu ft
Baggage115 cu ft, reachable in flight
Engines and weights
Engines2 × GE CF34-3B
Thrust per engine9,220 lbf
Maximum take-off weight48,200 lb
Fuel capacity19,852 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered1996
In productionYes
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 databaseBombardier: 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 ftJetcraft: 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 builtJetcraft: 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 builtCivil 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 upgradesGuardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 4 for sale, asks $18,995,000 to $24,995,000, model years 2016 to 2020Federal Register via Justia: Special conditions, Pro Star Aviation, Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes (Aug 2021): CL-600 series approved under Type Certificate No. A21EAAIN: 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 passengersCRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 650 ownership and operating costs (updated Oct 2026): $11,815 per flight hour at 200 hours a year, annual total $2,363,067Solairus 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.

FlightFuelCO2
1 flight hour1,000 kg3.1 tonnes
3 flight hours2,990 kg9.4 tonnes
8 flight hours7,970 kg25.2 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. Photo: Igor Chernov, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
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
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft cabin8 seatsDivan, makes a bed
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
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft cabin8 seatsBed
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
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft cabin6 seatsSettee
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
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft cabin7 seatsSettee
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
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) wide

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-bandGuardian 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 L5Bombardier 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 makerSolairus 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 zonesGlobalAir: 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-bandGuardian 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 L5Global 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 SBBBombardier 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 makerGlobalAir: 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 ₹311 crore ($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
₹311 crore

Challenger 650 list price for 2024 shown by GlobalAir; CRAFT also says a new one starts at $32.4 million. $32.4 million at ₹96 to the dollar.

Buy pre-owned

Challenger 650
₹182 crore to ₹240 crore

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. $19.0 million to $25.0 million.

Cost to operate

Challenger 650
₹1,134,000 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.

Challenger 650 price in India

At ₹96 to the dollar (12 October 2026), a pre-owned Challenger 650 costs about ₹182 crore to ₹240 crore, before import taxes, registration and fit-out. 10 are already on India's charter list, so you can fly one for a fraction of that from ₹5L to ₹6.5L per hour.

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

Charter cost

Challenger 650 charter cost per hour in India (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Super-midsize jets like the Challenger 650 charter at about ₹5L to ₹6.5L per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

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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, parking and handling charges, plus GST.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a Challenger 650 costs about ₹10.4 crore a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about ₹6.1 lakh 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 flyOwning (per hour)Charter in India (per hour)
50 hours a year₹26.9 lakh per hour₹5L to ₹6.5L per hour
100 hours a year₹16.6 lakh per hour₹5L to ₹6.5L per hour
200 hours a year₹11.3 lakh per hour₹5L to ₹6.5L per hour
300 hours a year₹9.6 lakh per hour₹5L to ₹6.5L 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 ₹96 to the dollar (12 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 India with Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia without a fuel stop. Popular Indian routes:

Mumbai to Singapore
Distance
2,109 nm
Flight time
5h 16m
Indicative one-way price
₹26.4L to ₹34.2L
Delhi to Bangkok
Distance
1,577 nm
Flight time
4h 01m
Indicative one-way price
₹20.1L to ₹26.1L
Delhi to Dubai
Distance
1,195 nm
Flight time
3h 07m
Indicative one-way price
₹15.6L to ₹20.2L
Mumbai to Dubai
Distance
1,044 nm
Flight time
2h 46m
Indicative one-way price
₹13.8L to ₹17.9L
Mumbai to Maldives
Distance
895 nm
Flight time
2h 25m
Indicative one-way price
₹12.1L to ₹15.7L
Delhi to Goa
Distance
812 nm
Flight time
2h 13m
Indicative one-way price
₹11.1L to ₹14.4L
Delhi to Mumbai
Distance
614 nm
Flight time
1h 45m
Indicative one-way price
₹8.8L to ₹11.3L
Mumbai to Bangalore
Distance
451 nm
Flight time
1h 22m
Indicative one-way price
₹6.8L to ₹8.8L

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 India?

10
Aircraft in India
6
Indian operators
3
Base cities
9 to 12
Seats in Indian cabins

Challenger 650 operators in India

Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service5 × Challenger 650
New Delhi · NSOP #03/2020
VT-CVA (2008), VT-CVB (2006), VT-CVC (2014), VT-CVD, VT-CVE
Dunes Air1 × Challenger 650
Gandhinagar · NSOP #08/2024
VT-ZST
Forum I Aviation1 × Challenger 650
New Delhi · NSOP #01/2006
VT-BBD
GSEC Aviation1 × Challenger 650
Ahmedabad · NSOP #15/2025
VT-APL
SkyJets International1 × Challenger 650
Hyderabad · NSOP #05/2015
VT-AUV
Zest Aviation1 × Challenger 650
Ahmedabad · NSOP #07/2012
VT-ZTT (2017)

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 India

10 on the charter list in India, 15 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

VT-CVA
Operator
Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service
Base
New Delhi
Year built
2008
Seats
9
VT-CVB
Operator
Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service
Base
New Delhi
Year built
2006
Seats
9
VT-CVC
Operator
Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service
Base
New Delhi
Year built
2014
Seats
9
VT-CVD
Operator
Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service
Base
New Delhi
Year built
Not listed
Seats
12
VT-CVE
Operator
Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service
Base
New Delhi
Year built
Not listed
Seats
12
VT-ZST
Operator
Dunes Air
Base
Gandhinagar
Year built
Not listed
Seats
9
VT-BBD
Operator
Forum I Aviation
Base
New Delhi
Year built
Not listed
Seats
10
VT-APL
Operator
GSEC Aviation
Base
Ahmedabad
Year built
Not listed
Seats
10
VT-AUV
Operator
SkyJets International
Base
Hyderabad
Year built
Not listed
Seats
9
VT-ZTT
Operator
Zest Aviation
Base
Ahmedabad
Year built
2017
Seats
10
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, Legacy 650 and other super-midsize jets

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

SpecificationChallenger 650
Bombardier
Challenger 350
Bombardier
Falcon 2000
Dassault Aviation
Legacy 650
Embraer
Performance
Range4,000 nm (7,408 km)3,200 nm (5,926 km)4,000 nm (7,408 km)3,900 nm (7,223 km)
High-speed cruise470 kts (Mach 0.82)470 kts (Mach 0.82)482 kts (Mach 0.84) (best)459 kts (Mach 0.8)
Long-range cruise424 ktsNot published437 kts (Mach 0.8) (best)425 kts
Maximum speedMach 0.85Mach 0.83Mach 0.86 (best)Mach 0.8
Maximum altitude41,000 ft45,000 ft47,000 ft (best)41,000 ft
Take-off distance5,640 ft4,835 ft4,675 ft (best)5,741 ft
Landing distance2,402 ft2,364 ft2,260 ft (best)2,842 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats1088 to 1013 to 14 (best)
Maximum seats12101014 (best)
Beds (typical layout)6346
Cabin zones2223 (best)
Cabin length25 ft 7 in (7.80 m)25 ft 2 in (7.68 m)26 ft 2 in (7.98 m)49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) (best)
Cabin width7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best)7 ft 2 in (2.19 m)7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)6 ft 11 in (2.12 m)
Cabin height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best)6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Cabin volume1,146 cu ft860 cu ft1,024 cu ft1,650 cu ft (best)
Baggage115 cu ft, reachable in flight106 cu ft, reachable in flight131 cu ft, reachable in flight286 cu ft, reachable in flight (best)
WindowsNot publishedNot published18Not published
Cabin altitudeNot publishedNot publishedSea level cabin up to 25,300 ftNot published
Price and ownership
First delivered1996201419952002
In productionYesNoYesNo
New price$32.4M (2024)$26.7M (2020)$35.1M (2024)$25.9M (2016)
Pre-owned price$19.0M to $25.0M$13M to $18M$14.8M to $35M$11.5M to $19.3M
Operating cost per hour$11,815$5,158$5,002$12,154
Charter fleet
On India's charter list10 aircraft3 aircraft18 aircraft21 aircraft (best)

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.

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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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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 nm₹5L to ₹6.5L 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 nm₹7L to ₹10L 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 snowWikipedia: 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 componentsWikipedia: 2018 Iran Bombardier Challenger crash, Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018; Iran AAIB final report of March 2020Aerossurance: 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

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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. Challenger 650s on India's charter list are fitted for 9 or 12.

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 India?+

6 companies hold Challenger 650-family jets on India's DGCA charter list: Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Service (5), Dunes Air (1), Forum I Aviation (1), GSEC Aviation (1), SkyJets International (1) and Zest Aviation (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

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

About ₹5L to ₹6.5L per flight hour, before GST, 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.

What is the Challenger 650 price in India?+

About ₹182 crore to ₹240 crore for a pre-owned aircraft at ₹96 to the dollar, before import taxes and registration.

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 India's DGCA operator lists (31 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.

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