Embraer Legacy 600 / 650
Embraer's airliner-based large jet: a 49 ft 9 in three-zone cabin, usually 13 seats, and about 3,900 nm of range on the Legacy 650.
- Passengers
- 13 to 14 (max 14)
- Range
- 3,900 nm
- Cruise
- 459 kts
- On charter in the US
- 27 aircraft
What is the Embraer Legacy 600 / 650?
The Embraer Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 are large-cabin business jets built on Embraer's ERJ-135 regional jet. Most seat 13 in three cabin zones, with a galley and crew lavatory up front and a baggage hold reachable in flight. The Legacy 650 flies about 3,900 nm with 4 passengers. Embraer delivered the first Legacy 600 in 2002 and phased the last version, the 650E, out of production in 2020.
About 3,900 nm with 4 passengers on the Legacy 650 and 650E, and about 3,429 nm on the Legacy 600.
Three-zone cabin 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) long, 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.
286 cu ft of baggage space, with the hold reachable in flight.
Maximum cruise of 459 kts (Mach 0.80) and a ceiling of 41,000 ft.
27 fly with 20 operators on the FAA Part 135 list, the largest Legacy 650 charter fleet anywhere. Altivo Jets books them through these certified operators.
Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Legacy 650, checked October 2026. Range assumes Legacy 650 and 650E: 3,900 nm with 4 passengers at long-range cruise, NBAA IFR reserves (Embraer); the Legacy 600 flies about 3,429 nm (CRAFT); real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 14 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,650 cu ft |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 53,572 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,600 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2002 |
| In production | No |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 |
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: Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy (E35L) occurrencesBusiness Jet Traveler: Embraer's Legacy 600 (Aug 2011): deliveries began in 2002Corporate Jet Investor: Embraer Legacy 650 buyer's and investor's guide (Oct 2010): cabin volume 1,650 cu ftAAIB: Dornier 328-100 G-BZOG and Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy HB-JEA, Manchester, 1 Feb 2005, bulletin 8/2005MJet: Legacy 600, 12 seats, fleet page (Oct 2026): Honeywell Primus 1000, AE 3007A1E, 3,400 nmEmbraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): list price US$25.9 million, entry into service 2017EASA: TCDSN EASA.IM.A.032 EMB-135 and EMB-145 noise, Issue 10 (Nov 2023): Legacy 650 MTOM 24,300 kg (53,572 lb), Legacy 600 22,500 kgAviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $2,430,767 a year at 200 hours, about $12,154 per hourJetcraft: Legacy 650 overview, 2009 to 2017 (Jun 2022): typical configuration 14 passenger seats
Fuel burn and CO2
The Legacy 650 burns about 380 US gallons (1,151 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 3.6 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 1,150 kg | 3.6 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 3,450 kg | 10.9 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 9,210 kg | 29.1 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
Sources:CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 380 US gal per hour
Legacy 650 interior and cabin layout
Embraer seats up to 14 in three zones. Most aircraft we checked seat 13: a four-place club up front, a four-place conference group opposite a credenza in the middle, and a three-place divan opposite a two-place club at the back. Some Legacy 600s seat 14 with two divans aft. 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 spec sheets of aircraft offered for sale and one operator's published plan.
Inside the Legacy 650
Cabin layouts, day and night
- Four-place club of single reclining seats with leg rests
- Crew lavatory on the left and a large galley on the right by the entry, with a crew jump seat
- Four-place conference group on the left
- Large credenza opposite
- Three-place divan on the right
- Two-place club opposite
- Large aft lavatory behind
- Each pair of club seats makes up into a flat bed
- The conference group makes up into a wide bed
- The club pair and the divan each make up into a bed
- VistaJet lists 6 fully flat sleeping positions
- Four-place club
- Forward galley and crew lavatory ahead
- Four-place conference group opposite a credenza
- Two three-place divans facing each other
- Aft executive lavatory behind
How big is the cabin?
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall and 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m), 1,650 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) long, 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) wide and 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall: 1,650 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Forward, by the entry door, on the right side of N333BH. Embraer calls it the largest galley in its class. Listings show a high-temperature oven, a microwave and an espresso machine (N333BH), or a convection microwave oven and a Nespresso machine (D-AERO).
Lavatories
A large lavatory at the back of the cabin, which also gives access to the baggage hold. Most aircraft we checked also have a separate forward crew lavatory by the galley. Embraer offers up to two lavatories, and a forward crew lavatory on the 650E.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. Older aircraft list Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, which is slow by today's standards; N333BH has Gogo Avance L5 air-to-ground Wi-Fi. Many also carry an Iridium satellite phone. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
286 cu ft of baggage space, which Embraer calls the largest in its class. Operators such as VistaJet list the aft hold at 240 cu ft. It is reached in flight through the aft lavatory, and Business Jet Traveler gives its limit as 1,000 lb.
Beds
Up to 6 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Honeywell Primus Elite flight deck on the Legacy 650; earlier Legacy 600s have Primus 1000. The Legacy 650E added autothrottle and synthetic vision as standard. Honeywell Ovation Select cabin system with HD video on the 650E. Embraer gave the 650E a 10-year or 10,000-hour warranty on systems and components.
Sources:Guardian Jet: 2014 Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, spec sheet (Aug 2025)VistaJet: Legacy 650 fleet page, day and night cabin plans, 13 seats, 6 sleeping positions (Oct 2026)GlobalAir: 2009 Legacy 600 S/N 14501087 listing, 14 passengers (Oct 2026)
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall
- ✓Three cabin zonesClub, conference and aft lounge
- ~Seats that make up into bedsVistaJet's aircraft has 6 flat sleeping positions
- ✓Enclosed aft lavatoryLarge, with access to the baggage hold
- ~Forward crew lavatoryOn most aircraft we checked
- ✓Full galleyForward, with an oven, microwave and espresso machine
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight286 cu ft of baggage space
- ~Wi-FiGogo Avance L5 or SwiftBroadband on the aircraft we checked
- ~Satellite phoneIridium on some aircraft
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 compare page (Oct 2026): cabin height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Embraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): three distinct cabin zonesVistaJet: Legacy 650 fleet page with day and night cabin plans (Oct 2026): 13 passengers, 6 fully flat sleeping positionsGuardian Jet: 2015 Legacy 650 S/N 14501216, D-AERO, specification (Feb 2018)Guardian Jet: 2014 Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, spec sheet (Aug 2025)Embraer via AviationPros: Legacy 650 receives FAA certification (Feb 2011): largest in-flight accessible baggage compartment of its class
How much does a Legacy 650 cost?
A new Legacy 650 listed at about $25.9 million in 2016. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. 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
Embraer list price for the Legacy 650E when it was launched in October 2016; CRAFT gives $26 million when deliveries began in 2017.
Buy pre-owned
Asking prices of the 5 Legacy 650s for sale (model years 2011 to 2015) shown by Guardian Jet; asks, not sale prices. October 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per hour including fixed costs at 200 hours a year, Legacy 650, CRAFT (fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 380 US gallons an hour.
Sources:Embraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): list price US$25.9 million, entry into service 2017Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 compare page (Oct 2026): ask prices $11,495,000 to $19,250,000, 5 aircraft for sale, model years 2011 to 2015
Legacy 650 charter cost per hour in the US (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the Legacy 650 charter at about $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy 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 federal excise tax.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a Legacy 650 costs about $1.07 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about $6,800 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 the US (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | $28,300 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | $17,500 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | $12,200 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | $10,400 per hour | $15.1k to $18.5k per hour |
CRAFT operating cost model for the Legacy 650 (October 2026): crew, hangar, insurance and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at 380 US gal an hour, maintenance and engine reserves 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. Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Legacy 650 range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 3,900 nm of range, the Legacy 650 crosses the US coast to coast and reaches Europe without a fuel stop. Popular US routes:
- Distance
- 3,150 nm
- Flight time
- 7h 43m
- Indicative one-way price
- $116k to $143k
- Distance
- 2,986 nm
- Flight time
- 7h 20m
- Indicative one-way price
- $110k to $135k
- Distance
- 2,217 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 31m
- Indicative one-way price
- $83k to $102k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 19m
- Indicative one-way price
- $80k to $98k
- Distance
- 2,129 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 19m
- Indicative one-way price
- $80k to $98k
- Distance
- 1,936 nm
- Flight time
- 4h 51m
- Indicative one-way price
- $73k to $90k
- Distance
- 1,502 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 50m
- Indicative one-way price
- $58k to $71k
- Distance
- 1,316 nm
- Flight time
- 3h 24m
- Indicative one-way price
- $51k to $63k
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 Legacy 650 can land
A large-cabin jet that needs a long runway at full weight but much less to land.
Runway needed
About 5,741 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level on the Legacy 650, and about 2,842 ft to land. Hot or high airports need more.
Sources:Jetcraft: Legacy 650 overview, 2009 to 2017 (Jun 2022): takeoff 5,741 ft SL, ISA, MTOW
Tell us the route and dates. We check every Legacy 650 available in the US and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the Legacy 650 in the US?
Legacy 650 operators in the United States
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 Legacy 650 on charter in the US
27 on the charter list in the US. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Aircraft Services Group
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aircraft Services Group
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Aircraft Services Group
- Base
- Teterboro, New Jersey
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Corporate Flight Management
- Base
- Smyrna, Tennessee
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Corporate Flight Management
- Base
- Smyrna, Tennessee
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Corporate Flight Management
- Base
- Smyrna, Tennessee
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Aviation
- Base
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Aviation
- Base
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Aviation
- Base
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Elite Air
- Base
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Elite Air
- Base
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Air Rutter International
- Base
- Long Beach, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Business Jet Services
- Base
- Dallas, Texas
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Clay Lacy Aviation
- Base
- Van Nuys, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Fliteways
- Base
- Ronkonkoma, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Executive Jet Management
- Base
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Jet Linx Aviation
- Base
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Vista America
- Base
- Columbus, Ohio
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Liberty Jet
- Base
- Ronkonkoma, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- NEAJETS
- Base
- Farmingdale, New York
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Pinnacle Aviation
- Base
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private Jets
- Base
- Bethany, Oklahoma
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Proflite
- Base
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Solairus Aviation
- Base
- Petaluma, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- STA Jets
- Base
- Costa Mesa, California
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Usac Airways 695
- Base
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
- Operator
- Wing Aviation Charter Services
- Base
- Houston, Texas
- Year built
- Not listed
- Seats
- Not listed
Legacy 600, Legacy 650 and Legacy 650E
Legacy 600
Launched at the Farnborough Airshow in 2000 as the Legacy 2000, a business version of the ERJ-135 regional jet. Deliveries began in 2002. It has Rolls-Royce AE 3007A1E or A1P engines, a maximum takeoff weight of 22,500 kg and about 3,429 nm of range.
Legacy 650
Announced at NBAA in 2009 and certified in Brazil and Europe in October 2010 and by the FAA in February 2011. Deliveries began in November 2010. More powerful AE 3007A2 engines, more fuel and a 24,300 kg maximum takeoff weight raised the range to 3,900 nm. It kept the Legacy 600's three-zone cabin and added the Primus Elite flight deck. Jetcraft counts 97 built.
Legacy 650E
Unveiled in October 2016 at a list price of $25.9 million and in service from 2017. It added autothrottle, synthetic vision, restyled seats and a 10-year warranty. Embraer phased it out of production in 2020 and still supports the fleet.
Legacy 650 vs Legacy 600
- Range: about 3,900 nm with 4 passengers, against about 3,429 nm for the Legacy 600.
- Engines: Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 of 9,020 lb thrust each, against AE 3007A1E or A1P on the Legacy 600.
- Weight: maximum takeoff weight 24,300 kg (53,572 lb), against 22,500 kg (49,604 lb).
- Cabin: the same three-zone interior on both.
- Flight deck: Honeywell Primus Elite on the Legacy 650; earlier Legacy 600s have Primus 1000.
- Cost: CRAFT puts the Legacy 650 at 380 US gal and about $6,786 per flight hour, against 363 US gal and about $6,656 for the Legacy 600.
Sources:Wikipedia: Embraer Legacy 600 (289 Legacy 600 and 650 built by end of 2020)
How the official lists write it: EMB-135-BJ · EMB-135 (LEGACY 600) · EMB-135BJ (LEGACY 650) · EMB 135 (Legacy600) · Embraer EMB-135 (Legacy 600) · EMB135BJ (LEGACY 650) · EMB-135BJ · Embraer EMB135BJ (Legacy 650) · EMB-135BJ LEGACY 650 · EMBRAER 135BJ · EMB - 135BJ · EMB 135BJ (Legacy600).
Legacy 650 vs Challenger 650, G450, Falcon 2000 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the Legacy 650, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer | Challenger 650 Bombardier | G450 Gulfstream | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation | Praetor 600 Embraer | Challenger 350 Bombardier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||||
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 4,350 nm (8,056 km) (best) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) | 4,018 nm (7,441 km) | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) | 476 kts | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) (best) | 466 kts | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts | 424 kts | 459 kts (best) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) | 433 kts | Not published |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.88 (best) | Mach 0.86 | Mach 0.83 | Mach 0.83 |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft | 41,000 ft | 45,000 ft | 47,000 ft (best) | 45,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft | 5,640 ft | 5,600 ft | 4,675 ft (best) | 4,717 ft | 4,835 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft | 2,402 ft | 2,663 ft | 2,260 ft | 2,165 ft (best) | 2,364 ft |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 10 | 14 | 8 to 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum seats | 14 | 12 | 16 (best) | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) (best) | 25 ft 7 in (7.80 m) | 40 ft 4 in (12.29 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) | 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) | 25 ft 2 in (7.68 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) (best) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 7 ft 2 in (2.19 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 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,650 cu ft (best) | 1,146 cu ft | 1,525 cu ft | 1,024 cu ft | 840 cu ft | 860 cu ft |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 115 cu ft, reachable in flight | 169 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight | 155 cu ft, reachable in flight | 106 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | Not published | Not published | 18 | Not published | Not published |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 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 | 2002 | 1996 | 2004 | 1995 | 2019 | 2014 |
| In production | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) | $32.4M (2024) | $43M (2004) | $35.1M (2024) | $24.0M (2025) | $26.7M (2020) |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M | $19.0M to $25.0M | $8.5M to $19.5M | $14.8M to $35M | $18M to $29M | $13M to $18M |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 | $11,815 | $13,218 | $5,002 | $8,673 | $5,158 |
| Charter fleet | ||||||
| On the US charter list | 27 aircraft | 205 aircraft | 104 aircraft | 81 aircraft | 33 aircraft | 436 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.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the Legacy 650
Embraer Praetor 600 / Legacy 500
Smaller and cheaper to run: Embraer's current super-midsize jet, with a 27 ft 6 in flat-floor cabin, up to 12 seats and about 4,018 nm of range. CRAFT puts it at $749,735 a year plus $4,924 per flight hour.
Embraer Lineage 1000
Bigger: Embraer's airliner-based jet, with up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones and about 4,600 nm of range with eight on the 1000E.
Legacy 650 safety record
Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
August 2023
A Legacy 600 (RA-02795) crashed north of Moscow, killing all 10 people on board, including Yevgeny Prigozhin. Brazil's investigation authority said Russia told it that it would not investigate the crash under international rules.
September 2006
An ExcelAire Legacy 600 (N600XL) collided with Gol flight 1907, a Boeing 737, over Mato Grosso, Brazil. All 154 people on the 737 died; the Legacy landed safely at Cachimbo air base. Air traffic control had cleared both aircraft on the same airway at the same altitude, and the NTSB said the Legacy's collision avoidance did not work, likely because its transponder had been switched off by mistake.
February 2005
While taxiing at Manchester under marshaller guidance, a Legacy 600 (HB-JEA) struck the wingtip of a parked Dornier 328 with its right winglet. No one was hurt. The UK AAIB reported on it.
2005 to 2024
The Aviation Safety Network lists 7 Legacy 600 and 650 occurrences, including those above. The 2023 crash is the only one with deaths on board the Legacy.
Sources:Reuters via The Star: Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules, Brazil agency (Aug 2023)NTSB: US summary comments on the CENIPA draft final report, Gol 1907 and N600XL midair collision of 29 Sep 2006 (2008)AAIB: Dornier 328-100 G-BZOG and Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy HB-JEA, Manchester, 1 Feb 2005, bulletin 8/2005Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy (E35L) occurrences
Legacy 650 photos
Other heavy jets on charter in the US
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
205 on charter in the US with 65 operators
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
104 on charter in the US with 30 operators
Bombardier Global 5000 / 5500
72 on charter in the US with 21 operators
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
69 on charter in the US with 33 operators
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much does an Embraer Legacy 650 cost?+
Embraer listed the Legacy 650E at $25.9 million when it was launched in 2016. In October 2026 Guardian Jet showed used Legacy 650s for sale at asking prices of about $11.5 million to $19.25 million. To run one, CRAFT estimates about $1.07 million a year in fixed costs plus about $6,786 per flight hour.
How many passengers does a Legacy 600 or 650 seat?+
Up to 14. Most aircraft seat 13 in three zones: a four-place club, a four-place conference group and a three-place divan opposite a two-place club. Some Legacy 600s seat 14 with two divans at the back. We confirm the seat map of your aircraft with the quote.
How far can a Legacy 650 fly?+
About 3,900 nm with 4 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, the same for the 650E. The Legacy 600 flies about 3,429 nm. With more passengers the range is shorter.
What is the difference between the Legacy 600 and the Legacy 650?+
They share the same three-zone cabin. The Legacy 650 has more powerful AE 3007A2 engines, more fuel, a higher maximum takeoff weight and the Primus Elite flight deck, and flies about 3,900 nm against about 3,429 nm. The 650E added autothrottle, synthetic vision and a longer warranty.
Can you sleep on a Legacy 650?+
Yes, on many aircraft. VistaJet's Legacy 650 has 6 fully flat sleeping positions: the club seats, the conference group and the aft divan make up into beds. On the Legacy 600 the aft divan can have a berthing top that slides out. There is no private bedroom.
Is the Legacy 650 still in production?+
No. Embraer said in August 2020 that it was phasing the Legacy 650 out of production, and Embraer continues to support the fleet. About 289 Legacy 600s and 650s were built.
Can I fly a Legacy in India?+
Yes. India's DGCA type certified the Legacy 650 in 2012, and Legacy 600s fly with Indian charter operators: VSR Ventures lists one on its DGCA fleet, and GMR Aviation began flying a Legacy 600 from Bengaluru in 2025. We check the operator's permit and the exact aircraft before we book.
Who operates the Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 in the US?+
20 FAA Part 135 operators fly 27 of them. The largest fleets: Aircraft Services Group (3), Corporate Flight Management (3), Executive Aviation (3), Elite Air (2) and Air Rutter International (1).
How much does it cost to charter a Legacy 650?+
About $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, 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 the FAA Part 135 operator list (9 November 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 28 October 2026.
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy (E35L) occurrences
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer's Legacy 600 (Aug 2011): deliveries began in 2002
- Corporate Jet Investor: Embraer Legacy 650 buyer's and investor's guide (Oct 2010): cabin volume 1,650 cu ft
- AAIB: Dornier 328-100 G-BZOG and Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy HB-JEA, Manchester, 1 Feb 2005, bulletin 8/2005
- MJet: Legacy 600, 12 seats, fleet page (Oct 2026): Honeywell Primus 1000, AE 3007A1E, 3,400 nm
- Embraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): list price US$25.9 million, entry into service 2017
- EASA: TCDSN EASA.IM.A.032 EMB-135 and EMB-145 noise, Issue 10 (Nov 2023): Legacy 650 MTOM 24,300 kg (53,572 lb), Legacy 600 22,500 kg
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $2,430,767 a year at 200 hours, about $12,154 per hour
- Jetcraft: Legacy 650 overview, 2009 to 2017 (Jun 2022): typical configuration 14 passenger seats
- VistaJet: Legacy 650 fleet page, day and night cabin plans, 13 seats, 6 sleeping positions (Oct 2026)
- SKYbrary: Embraer Legacy 600/650 (ICAO type designator E35L)
- Wikipedia: Embraer Legacy 600 (289 Legacy 600 and 650 built by end of 2020)
- Aviation Week: NBAA, Embraer Executive Jets introduces the Lineage 1000E (Oct 2013): up to 19 passengers in five zones, 4,600 nm with eight
- Embraer via AeroExpo: Legacy 650E brochure: three zones, largest galley, lavatory and baggage compartment in its class
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 3,429 nm, 363 gal per hour, $6,656 per hour
- Embraer via AviationPros: Legacy 650 receives FAA certification (Feb 2011): largest in-flight accessible baggage compartment of its class
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, spec sheet (Aug 2025)
- NTSB: US summary comments on the CENIPA draft final report, Gol 1907 and N600XL midair collision of 29 Sep 2006 (2008)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650E ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $26 million list price when deliveries began in 2017
- ch-aviation: India's GMR Aviation begins Embraer operations, Legacy 600 T7-RDS (Mar 2025)
- GlobalAir: 2009 Legacy 600 S/N 14501087 listing, 14 passengers (Oct 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2015 Legacy 650 S/N 14501216, D-AERO, specification (Feb 2018)
- Jetcraft: 2012 Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501160 spec sheet (Nov 2024)
- CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Reuters via The Star: Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules, Brazil agency (Aug 2023)
- AIN: India aviation agency gives nod to Embraer Legacy 650 (Mar 2012)
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 compare page (Oct 2026): ask prices $11,495,000 to $19,250,000
- ThePrint: Who are India's private jet operators (Jan 2026): VSR Ventures fleet includes the Embraer EMB 135BJ Legacy 600
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 650 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): 286 cu ft internal baggage
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 brochure (Oct 2026): typical 13 passengers
- AIN: Embraer consolidates business jet product line (Aug 2020): Legacy 650 being phased out of the production plan
- Controller.com: Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, listing at $14,495,000 (Oct 2026)
- CASA: Type acceptance certificate A256-5, Embraer EMB-135BJ (Legacy) and EMB-145 family, citing FAA TCDS T00011AT (2022)
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