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 Mexico
- 8 aircraft
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.
8 fly with 5 operators holding an AFAC air taxi permit, based in Toluca, State of Mexico. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.
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 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.
| 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.
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
Cabin layouts, day and night
- Four club seats with two fold-out tables
- Forward galley on the right ahead
- Four-place conference group
- Four-place divan opposite that makes a full berth
- Lavatory behind
- Four club seats
- The divan makes up into a bed
- Conference group opposite
- Four-place club
- Forward galley ahead
- Four-person divan opposite two seats
- Aft lavatory and baggage bay reachable in flight behind
- Four club seats with two fold-out tables
- Forward galley ahead
- 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-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
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 list price for 2024 shown by GlobalAir; CRAFT also says a new one starts at $32.4 million.
Buy pre-owned
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
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 $32,400,000Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 650 brochure (Oct 2026): 4 for sale, asks $18,995,000 to $24,995,000, model years 2016 to 2020
Challenger 650 charter cost per hour in Mexico (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Super-midsize jets like the Challenger 650 charter at about MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Super-midsize jets, per flight hour
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 IVA 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 MX$19.93 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about MX$118,000 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 Mexico (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | MX$516,000 per hour | MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | MX$317,000 per hour | MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | MX$217,000 per hour | MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | MX$184,000 per hour | MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k 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 MX$18.3836 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Challenger 650 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 4,000 nm of range, the Challenger 650 links Mexico with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Mexican routes:
- Distance
- 1,837 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 38m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$733k to MX$1015k
- Distance
- 1,347 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 29m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$550k to MX$762k
- Distance
- 1,294 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 21m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$530k to MX$734k
- Distance
- 1,138 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 59m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$472k to MX$654k
- Distance
- 812 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$351k to MX$485k
- Distance
- 790 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 10m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$343k to MX$474k
- Distance
- 722 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 00m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$317k to MX$439k
- Distance
- 678 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 54m
- Indicative one-way price
- MX$300k to MX$416k
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.
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
Tell us the route and dates. We check every Challenger 650 available in Mexico and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the Challenger 650 in Mexico?
Challenger 650 operators in Mexico
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.
Every Challenger 650 on charter in Mexico
8 on the charter list in Mexico. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aerolíneas Ejecutivas
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Fly Across
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- FlyMex
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Grupo Avemex
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Servicios Aéreos Estrella
- Base
- Toluca, State of Mexico
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
Challenger 600 series versions
Challenger 601-3A and 601-3R
Earlier Challengers that also carry the CL-600-2B16 designation, with CF34-3A or CF34-3A1 engines. They have their own page.
Challenger 604
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
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
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).
Challenger 650 vs Challenger 350, Legacy 650, G450 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 | Legacy 650 Embraer | G450 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 476 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 424 kts | Not published | 425 kts | 459 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.8 | Mach 0.88 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 41,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,640 ft | 4,835 ft (best) | 5,741 ft | 5,600 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,402 ft | 2,364 ft (best) | 2,842 ft | 2,663 ft |
| Cabin | ||||
| Typical charter seats | 10 | 8 | 13 to 14 | 14 |
| Maximum seats | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) (best) | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 m) | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 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 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,146 cu ft | 860 cu ft | 1,650 cu ft (best) | 1,525 cu ft |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft, reachable in flight | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Price and ownership | ||||
| First delivered | 1996 | 2014 | 2002 | 2004 |
| In production | Yes | No | No | No |
| New price | $32.4M (2024) | $26.7M (2020) | $25.9M (2016) | $43M (2004) |
| Pre-owned price | $19.0M to $25.0M | $13M to $18M | $11.5M to $19.3M | $8.5M to $19.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $11,815 | $5,158 | $12,154 | $13,218 |
| Charter fleet | ||||
| On Mexico charter list | 8 aircraft (best) | 1 aircraft | 5 aircraft | 2 aircraft |
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.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the Challenger 650
Bombardier Challenger 350
Smaller and cheaper: Bombardier's super-midsize jet, with a narrower cabin, up to 10 seats and less range.
Bombardier Global 6000
Bigger: Bombardier's ultra-long-range jet, with a much longer cabin, more zones and far more range.
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
Challenger 650 photos
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1 on charter in Mexico with 1 operator
Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX
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Compare the Challenger 650 with others of its size
The Challenger 650 appears on these seat pages, next to every other model on charter with the same number of seats.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistWhat 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 Mexico?+
5 Mexican operators holding an AFAC air taxi permit fly it: Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (4), Fly Across (1), FlyMex (1), Grupo Avemex (1) and Servicios Aéreos Estrella (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 650 in Mexico?+
About MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per flight hour, before IVA 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.
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 AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 1 November 2026.
- 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
- Bombardier: Challenger 650 factsheet (Apr 2024): high-speed cruise Mach 0.82
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.023, Issue 19 (Aug 2026): CL-600-2B16 604 variant; 605 is S/N 5701 to 5990 and 650 is S/N 6050 onward; TCCA approval 20 September 1995
- GlobalAir: Challenger 650 specifications (Oct 2026): 2024 list price $32,400,000
- Aviation Week: Challenger 650 deliveries by year end (Nov 2015): Transport Canada certifies the Challenger 650, deliveries before year end
- 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): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- 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
- 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
- Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 604 brochure (Oct 2026): 29 for sale, asks $3,500,000 to $7,995,000, model years 1996 to 2006, fleet 345
- Guardian Jet: Bombardier CL 605 brochure (Oct 2026): 19 for sale, asks $10,900,000 to $14,995,000, model years 2007 to 2015, fleet 287
- Solairus Aviation: TEB based Challenger 605 charter sheet (Dec 2023): seats 12, sleeps 6, 115 cu ft baggage, Gogo Wi-Fi
- Aerossurance: BFU report on Challenger 604 D-AMSC wake vortex accident over the Arabian Sea, 17 January 2017 (May 2017)
- 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: 2018 Iran Bombardier Challenger crash, Challenger 604 TC-TRB, 11 March 2018; Iran AAIB final report of March 2020
- 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: Bombardier Challenger 600 series: Challenger 604 built from 1996 through 2006, over 360 delivered; 605 first flight January 2006; 1,000th 600 series, a 650, delivered to NetJets in December 2015
- Jetcraft: Bombardier Challenger 605 overview, 2006 to 2015 (Sep 2021): 288 built, last delivery 2015, larger and higher cabin windows and a rounded tailcone over the 604
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