Embraer Praetor 500
Embraer's fly-by-wire midsize jet, the former Legacy 450, with a 6 ft tall flat-floor cabin, up to 9 seats and about 3,340 nm of range.
- Passengers
- 7 (max 9)
- Range
- 3,340 nm
- Cruise
- 466 kts
- On charter in Saudi Arabia
- 1 aircraft
What is the Embraer Praetor 500?
The Embraer Praetor 500 is a twin-engine midsize jet that seats up to 9 passengers and flies about 3,340 nm with 4. It began life as the Legacy 450, first delivered in December 2015, and took the Praetor 500 name in 2019 with more fuel and range. Its cabin has a flat floor and is 6 ft tall. Flexjet and NetJets both fly it.
A flat-floor cabin 24 ft 0 in (7.32 m) long, 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.
About 3,340 nm of range with 4 passengers, and a top cruise speed of 466 kts.
150 cu ft of baggage and storage space, reachable in flight.
Full fly-by-wire controls and a cabin altitude of 5,800 ft at 45,000 ft.
One flies with 1 operator holding a GACA operator certificate, based in Jeddah. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.
Embraer Praetor 500 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Praetor 500, checked October 2026. Range assumes 4 passengers, long-range cruise, NBAA IFR reserves with 200 nm alternate, ISA (Embraer, via AIN and Aviation Week); real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | Praetor 500 Embraer |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 3,340 nm (6,186 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 466 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.83 |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,222 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,086 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 7 |
| Maximum seats | 9 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 2 |
| Cabin zones | 3 |
| Cabin length | 24 ft 0 in (7.32 m), main seating area |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Baggage | 150 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Cabin altitude | 5,800 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Thrust per engine | 6,540 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 37,567 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 13,050 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2019 |
| In production | Yes |
| New price | $18.4M (2025) |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,998 |
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:AVweb: FAA issues emergency AD for Embraer Praetor, Legacy jets (Apr 2026)Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 occurrencesGlobalAir.com: Cessna Citation Latitude specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026)AeroMorning: Praetor 500E wins triple certification from ANAC, FAA and EASA (Jun 2026)Guardian Jet: 2022 Praetor 500 S/N 55010089, N313CF, spec sheet (Jan 2024)Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 500 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA376, Embraer EMB-545 N434FX, St. Simons Island, Georgia (Feb 2026)Embraer via TravelDailyNews: Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval (Oct 2019)AIN: Embraer kicks off Flexjet order with Praetor 500 delivery (2019)
Fuel burn and CO2
The Praetor 500 burns about 248 US gallons (751 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 2.4 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 750 kg | 2.4 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 2,250 kg | 7.1 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 6,010 kg | 19.0 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
Sources:CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 500 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
Praetor 500 interior and cabin layout
Embraer fits 7 seats as standard and up to 9 with options. Its factory layouts start with a four-place club and two single seats, then add a side-facing seat, a two-place divan or a third single seat, plus a belted seat in the lavatory. Every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from spec sheets of aircraft offered for sale.
Cabin layouts, day and night
- Side-facing two-place divan
- Forward refreshment center with a microwave and hot jug
- Four-place club
- Two forward-facing executive seats
- Belted seat in the lavatory for a ninth passenger
- Two-place divan
- Embraer says four of the six seats make up into two flat beds
- Two reclining executive seats
- Belted lavatory seat
- Forward-facing jump seat that folds away into the closet
- Full forward galley with a microwave and coffee brewer
- Four-place club with fold-out tables and power outlets
- Two forward-facing executive seats with fold-out tables
- Belted lavatory seat, stone floor and counters
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall and 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 24 ft 0 in (7.32 m), main seating area.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
24 ft 0 in (7.32 m), main seating area long, 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.
Galley
A forward galley by the entry door, on the right side on the aircraft we checked. Embraer lists a microwave, an oven, a refrigerator and a coffee brewer, some of them optional. Listings show a microwave with a coffee maker or hot jug, and stone flooring in the galley on some aircraft.
Lavatories
One enclosed lavatory at the back of the cabin with a vacuum toilet. Most aircraft we checked have a belted lavatory seat, and some have a pocket door, a full vanity and a stone floor.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. Embraer offers Gogo Avance L5 air-to-ground Wi-Fi and Viasat Ka-band satellite internet, which Embraer said gives up to 16 Mbps. Newer aircraft we checked have Gogo Avance L5, and older ones list SwiftBroadband, which is slower. Many also carry an Iridium satellite phone. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
150 cu ft of baggage and storage space, which Embraer says is the largest in the class. The baggage compartment can be reached in flight, and some aircraft have shelves and a ladder fitted inside it.
Cabin altitude
5,800 ft at 45,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 2 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Full fly-by-wire flight controls with side-sticks, the only midsize jet with them according to Embraer. Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck with synthetic vision, an enhanced vision system and a head-up display. Cabin altitude of 5,800 ft at 45,000 ft. Honeywell Ovation Select cabin system with 1080p HD video streaming.
Sources:Guardian Jet: 2022 Praetor 500 S/N 55010089, N313CF, spec sheet (Jan 2024)Guardian Jet: 2016 Praetor 500 S/N 55010014, N588KD, spec sheet (Aug 2024)GlobalAir.com: 2021 Praetor 500 S/N 55010087 listing (Oct 2026)Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)Embraer via TravelDailyNews: Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval (Oct 2019)
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall
- ✓Flat floorNo dropped aisle
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft, with a vacuum toilet
- ~Belted lavatory seatOn most aircraft we checked
- ✓GalleyForward, with a microwave and coffee maker
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight150 cu ft of baggage and storage space
- ✓Seats that make up into bedsFour of the six seats make up into two beds
- ~Wi-FiGogo Avance L5 or SwiftBroadband on the aircraft we checked
- ~Ka-band satellite Wi-FiViasat Ka-band offered by Embraer
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, long prospects for the Praetor 500 and 600, Bill Carey (2023)Embraer: Praetor 500 brochure and specifications (Jun 2020)Guardian Jet: 2022 Praetor 500 S/N 55010089, N313CF, spec sheet (Jan 2024)Embraer via TravelDailyNews: Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval (Oct 2019)GlobalAir.com: 2021 Praetor 500 S/N 55010087 listing (Oct 2026)
How much does a Praetor 500 cost?
A new Praetor 500 listed at about $18.4 million in 2025. 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
Factory list price as of Q2 2025, reported by GlobalAir.com.
Buy pre-owned
Cost to operate
GlobalAir.com Operating Cost Report (13 October 2026): total hourly cost (fixed plus variable) at 375 flight hours per year. Fuel burn about 248 US gallons an hour.
Sources:GlobalAir.com: Embraer Praetor 500 specifications and operating cost (2026)
Praetor 500 charter cost per hour in Saudi Arabia (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Midsize jets like the Praetor 500 charter at about SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
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 any VAT and airport fees.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a Praetor 500 costs about SAR 2.4 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about SAR 16,200 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 Saudi Arabia (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | SAR 64,100 per hour | SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | SAR 40,200 per hour | SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | SAR 28,200 per hour | SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | SAR 24,200 per hour | SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per hour |
CRAFT operating cost model (October 2026): crew, training, hangar, insurance, management and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at 248 US gal an hour, maintenance, engine reserves and fees per flight hour, for a US-based aircraft flying 200 hours a year with fuel at $7.66 a gallon. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at SAR 3.75 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 500 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
Praetor 500 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 3,340 nm of range, the Praetor 500 links Saudi Arabia with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Saudi routes:
- Distance
- 2,675 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 15m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 155k to SAR 217k
- Distance
- 2,569 nm
- Flight time
- 6h 00m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 149k to SAR 209k
- Distance
- 2,514 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 53m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 146k to SAR 205k
- Distance
- 2,321 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 27m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 136k to SAR 190k
- Distance
- 903 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 18m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 57k to SAR 80k
- Distance
- 870 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 56k to SAR 78k
- Distance
- 657 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 44k to SAR 61k
- Distance
- 638 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 43m
- Indicative one-way price
- SAR 43k to SAR 60k
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 Praetor 500 can land
A midsize jet that needs a medium runway at full weight but much less on shorter trips.
Runway needed
About 4,222 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level, and about 2,086 ft to land. Hot or high airports need more.
Shorter trips
On a 1,000 nm trip with 4 passengers, Embraer gives a take-off distance of about 2,842 ft.
Special airports
Embraer says the Praetor 500 can use special-operations airports in Brazil such as Angra dos Reis and Jacarepagua. The operator needs its own approval, which we check before we quote.
Sources:AIN: Praetor 500 exceeds certification goals (2019)Embraer: Praetor 500 brochure and specifications (Jun 2020)Embraer via TravelDailyNews: Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval (Oct 2019)
Tell us the route and dates. We check every Praetor 500 available in Saudi Arabia and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the Praetor 500 in Saudi Arabia?
Praetor 500 operators in Saudi Arabia
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 Praetor 500 on charter in Saudi Arabia
One on the charter list in Saudi Arabia, built in 2023. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Saudia Private Aviation
- Base
- Jeddah
- Year built
- 2023
- Seats
- 6
Legacy 450, Praetor 500 and Praetor 500E
Legacy 450
Announced in April 2008 with the larger Legacy 500. First flown in December 2013, certified in August 2015 and first delivered on 22 December 2015. Range is about 2,900 nm with 4 passengers. Flexjet had the largest fleet in 2020, with 22 aircraft.
Praetor 500
Announced in October 2018 and certified in Brazil in August 2019, then by the FAA and EASA. More fuel, swept winglets and updated flight controls raised the range to 3,340 nm. Flexjet took the first new aircraft in December 2019. Since 2020 Embraer has converted Legacy 450s to Praetor 500s at its service centers.
Praetor 500E
Announced in February 2026 and certified by ANAC, the FAA and EASA in June 2026. It has a new cabin with new Embraer seats that berth faster, a new cabin system and active turbulence reduction. Aviation Week says deliveries for new orders start in 2029.
Praetor 500 vs Praetor 600
- Cabin: both are 6 ft tall and 6 ft 10 in wide with a flat floor. The Praetor 600 is longer, 27.6 ft against 24 ft.
- Seats: up to 9 in the Praetor 500 and up to 12 in the Praetor 600.
- Range: about 3,340 nm with 4 passengers for the Praetor 500 against about 4,018 nm for the Praetor 600.
- Runways: the Praetor 500 takes off in about 4,222 ft and the Praetor 600 in about 4,717 ft.
- Cost: CRAFT puts the Praetor 500 at $639,031 a year plus $4,325 per flight hour, against $749,735 and $4,924 for the Praetor 600.
Sources:
How the official lists write it: EMB-545.
Smaller or bigger than the Praetor 500
Cessna Citation Latitude
Smaller and cheaper to buy: Cessna's midsize jet, with a 21 ft 9 in flat-floor cabin, about 2,700 nm of range and a new price of about $17.3 million.
Embraer Praetor 600 / Legacy 500
Bigger: the same 6 ft tall, 6 ft 10 in wide cabin, 27.6 ft long, with up to 12 seats and about 4,018 nm of range.
Praetor 500 safety record
Events from official investigations and regulators. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
April 2026
The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive for the Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 over a possible fault in the horizontal stabilizer pitch trim actuator, found during scheduled maintenance checks. Operators had to inspect and test it at once. Embraer said it was not tied to any in-service event.
September 2023
A Flexjet Praetor 500 (N434FX) landed hard in gusty wind at St. Simons Island, Georgia, and ran off the side of the runway. The 2 crew and 6 passengers were not hurt and the aircraft was badly damaged. The NTSB found that the angle of attack limiter stayed engaged until touchdown and limited the crew's pitch control.
2020 to 2024
The Aviation Safety Network lists 5 Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 occurrences, none fatal.
Sources:AVweb: FAA issues emergency AD for Embraer Praetor, Legacy jets (Apr 2026)NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA376, Embraer EMB-545 N434FX, St. Simons Island, Georgia (Feb 2026)Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 occurrences
Praetor 500 photos
Other midsize jets on charter in Saudi Arabia
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Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much does an Embraer Praetor 500 cost?+
GlobalAir lists a new Praetor 500 at about $18.4 million (Q2 2025). Running one costs about $639,000 a year in fixed costs plus about $4,330 per flight hour, by CRAFT's figures for 200 hours a year.
How many passengers does a Praetor 500 seat?+
Up to 9. Embraer fits 7 seats as standard, and most aircraft add a two-place divan or an extra seat plus a belted lavatory seat. NetJets aircraft seat up to 8. We confirm the seat map of your aircraft with the quote. Praetor 500s on the Saudi charter list are fitted for 6.
How far can a Praetor 500 fly?+
About 3,340 nm with 4 passengers, with NBAA IFR reserves and a 200 nm alternate. Embraer says that covers New York to London, London to Dubai and Los Angeles to New York nonstop. Its top cruise speed is 466 kts. With more passengers or bags the range is shorter.
What is the difference between the Legacy 450 and the Praetor 500?+
They share the same fuselage, cabin and engines. The Praetor 500 carries more fuel, has swept winglets and updated flight controls, and flies about 3,340 nm against about 2,900 nm. Embraer can convert a Legacy 450 into a Praetor 500 at its service centers.
What is the difference between the Praetor 500 and the Praetor 600?+
The Praetor 600 is the bigger of the two. Its cabin is 27.6 ft long against 24 ft, it seats up to 12 against 9, and it flies about 4,018 nm against about 3,340 nm. Both have a 6 ft tall, 6 ft 10 in wide flat-floor cabin. The Praetor 500 needs less runway and costs less to run.
Can you sleep on a Praetor 500?+
Yes. Embraer says the cabin has six fully reclining seats, and four of them make up into two flat beds. There is also an enclosed lavatory at the back, and the cabin is 6 ft tall, so most adults can stand.
Do Flexjet and NetJets fly the Praetor 500?+
Yes. Flexjet took the first new Praetor 500 in December 2019 as part of a $1.4 billion order, and also flies the Legacy 450. NetJets signed a deal for up to 250 Praetor 500s in 2023 and took its first two in mid 2025.
Who operates the Embraer Praetor 500 in Saudi Arabia?+
1 Saudi operators holding a GACA operator certificate fly it: Saudia Private Aviation (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.
How much does it cost to charter a Praetor 500 in Saudi Arabia?+
About SAR 24.9k to SAR 34.8k per flight hour, before any VAT 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 our register of GACA certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 26 October 2026.
- AVweb: FAA issues emergency AD for Embraer Praetor, Legacy jets (Apr 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-545 Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 occurrences
- GlobalAir.com: Cessna Citation Latitude specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026)
- AeroMorning: Praetor 500E wins triple certification from ANAC, FAA and EASA (Jun 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2022 Praetor 500 S/N 55010089, N313CF, spec sheet (Jan 2024)
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)
- CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 500 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- NTSB: Aviation investigation final report ERA23LA376, Embraer EMB-545 N434FX, St. Simons Island, Georgia (Feb 2026)
- Embraer via TravelDailyNews: Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval (Oct 2019)
- AIN: Embraer kicks off Flexjet order with Praetor 500 delivery (2019)
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 500 (2023)
- GlobalAir.com: NetJets and Embraer sign $5B deal for up to 250 Praetor 500 jets, Haley Davoren (May 2023)
- Airport Technology: Embraer Praetor 500 business jet
- AIN: Praetor 500 exceeds certification goals (2019)
- Embraer: Praetor 500 brochure and specifications (Jun 2020)
- Jetcraft: Embraer Legacy 450 overview, 2015 to present (May 2020)
- Textron Aviation: Citation Latitude product page and specifications (Oct 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2016 Praetor 500 S/N 55010014, N588KD, spec sheet (Aug 2024)
- GlobalAir.com: 2021 Praetor 500 S/N 55010087 listing (Oct 2026)
- Controller.com: 2020 Praetor 500 S/N 55010063, XA-GRB, listing (Oct 2026)
- AircraftExchange: 2016 Legacy 450 S/N 55010006 listing (Oct 2026)
- Aircraft.com: 2019 Praetor 500 S/N 55010049, N810PG, listing (Oct 2026)
- Controller.com: 2025 Praetor 500 S/N 55010142 listing (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Embraer Services and Support completes first Praetor 500 conversion (Jun 2020)
- ch-aviation: US's NetJets takes delivery of first pair of Praetor 500s, N270QS and N271QS (Jul 2025)
- Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, long prospects for the Praetor 500 and 600, Bill Carey (2023)
- AIN: Embraer's Q2 deliveries strongest in 16 years (2026)
- GlobalAir.com: Embraer Praetor 500 specifications and operating cost (2026)
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