Heavy jets charter in the US
Intercontinental range, bedrooms and full galleys.
- Models on charter
- 19
- Aircraft
- 1,113
- Operators
- 180
- Per hour
- $15.1k to $18.5k
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What is a heavy jet?
A heavy jet is the largest business jet you can charter: 10 to 19 seats in a cabin you can stand and walk in, with the range to cross an ocean. The class covers large jets with about 4,000 nm of range, such as the Falcon 900 and Challenger 650, and ultra-long-range jets that fly 5,500 to 7,700 nm, such as the Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global 7500.
Against a super-midsize jet, a heavy jet adds a third cabin zone, seats and divans that make up into beds, a full galley and, on most long-range aircraft, a crew rest area. It costs more an hour, so it pays off on long flights, overnight trips and full cabins.
- Seats
- 10 to 19
- Non-stop range
- 4,000 to 7,700 nm
- Per flight hour
- $15.1k to $18.5k
- On charter in the US
- 1,113 aircraft, 19 models
Where it sits among the sizes
Each bar is the non-stop range of the class, from its shortest-legged model to its longest. Seats and the hourly price move up with it.
- Turboprops6 to 9 seats1,000 to 1,800 nm non-stop$4k to $4.9kper flight hour
- Light jets4 to 8 seats1,100 to 2,100 nm non-stop$5.5k to $9.8kper flight hour
- Midsize jets7 to 9 seats2,000 to 2,600 nm non-stop$9.8k to $10.8kper flight hour
- Super-midsize jets8 to 10 seats3,000 to 4,000 nm non-stop$11.8k to $13kper flight hour
- Heavy jets10 to 19 seats4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stop$15.1k to $18.5kper flight hour
Every heavy jet on charter in the US
19 models, most chartered first. The bar under each shows its range against the longest-legged heavy jet here; figures are the manufacturers' published specifications.
205 on charterBombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
130 on charterGulfstream GIV / GIV-SP
106 on charterGulfstream G550
104 on charterBombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
104 on charterGulfstream G450 / G350
92 on charterGulfstream G650 / G650ER
72 on charterBombardier Global 5000 / 5500
69 on charterDassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
53 on charterGulfstream GV
47 on charterBombardier Global 7500
32 on charterDassault Falcon 7X
29 on charterGulfstream G500
27 on charterEmbraer Legacy 600 / 650
17 on charterGulfstream G600
12 on charterGulfstream G700
6 on charterGulfstream GIII
Full specifications on the model page
5 on charterBombardier Challenger 601
Full specifications on the model page
2 on charterDassault Falcon 6X
Full specifications on the model page
1 on charterGulfstream G800
Full specifications on the model page
What it is like inside a heavy jet
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.
Drawn for the Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650, the most chartered heavy jet in the US whose cabin size we hold. Other models are listed with their cabin height above.
- Stand-up cabinStandardEvery common model; heights in the table above
- Enclosed lavatoryStandardUsually two: one for crew, one for passengers
- Full galleyStandardOven, microwave, coffee machine and chiller on most
- BedsStandardDivans and club seats make up into beds; a private bedroom on the largest
- Crew rest areaDepends on the aircraftOn most ultra-long-range aircraft
- Wi-FiDepends on the aircraftSatellite on most long-range aircraft; confirmed for your tail
- Baggage reachable in flightStandardOn most models
- Flight attendantDepends on the aircraftUsual on long flights; ask on the quote
Every cabin is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm seats, beds and Wi-Fi for the actual aircraft on your quote.
Where a heavy jet takes you non-stop from the US
Popular routes within the range of most heavy jet models on charter here. Flight time is at long-range cruise; the price is flight time at $15.1k to $18.5k an hour.
- New York to Paris3,150 nm7h 10m$108k to $132k
- New York to London2,986 nm6h 48m$103k to $126k
- Los Angeles to Hawaii2,217 nm5h 08m$77k to $95k
- New York to Los Angeles2,129 nm4h 56m$74k to $91k
- Los Angeles to New York2,129 nm4h 56m$74k to $91k
- New York to Las Vegas1,936 nm4h 31m$68k to $84k
- New York to Aspen1,502 nm3h 34m$54k to $66k
- Chicago to Las Vegas1,316 nm3h 10m$48k to $59k
One way, flight time only: the quote adds positioning, airport charges and federal excise tax. Headwinds or a full cabin can add a fuel stop on the longest routes.
Is a heavy jet right for your trip?
Under about 5 hours with 8 or fewer people: a super-midsize jet is usually enough and costs less.
Overnight flights: pick a model with three zones, so some can sleep while others work.
Long sectors: brochure range assumes about 8 passengers and still air. Winter headwinds and a full cabin can force a fuel stop, so leave a 10 to 15% margin.
Runway: most heavy jets need about 5,000 to 6,500 ft at full weight. Short, hot or high airports can mean less fuel or a stop.
Cabins differ by owner, so the seat map, beds and Wi-Fi are confirmed for the exact aircraft on your quote.
per flight hour for the whole aircraft
- Flight time, at the hourly rate above
- Positioning, when the aircraft is based elsewhere
- Crew overnights, on trips of more than a day
- Airport, parking and handling charges
- Federal excise tax
The sizes either side
Heavy jets operators in the US
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Range, speed, cabin, seats and price from checked sources.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistHow much does it cost to charter a heavy jet in the US?+
About $15.1k to $18.5k per flight hour, before federal excise tax, positioning and airport charges.
How many heavy jets are available to charter in the US?+
1,113 aircraft across 19 models with 180 operators.
How many people fit in a heavy jet?+
Typically 10 to 19.
How far can a heavy jet fly?+
4,000 to 7,700 nm non-stop, depending on passengers and winds.
What is considered a heavy jet?+
A large-cabin business jet with 10 to 19 seats, a stand-up cabin in three zones and 4,000 nm or more of range. Examples are the Gulfstream G550 and G650, Bombardier Global 6000 and 7500, and Dassault Falcon 7X and 900.
Do heavy jets have bedrooms?+
Most have divans or club seats that make up into beds. A separate bedroom is found on the largest models, such as the Global 7500. We confirm the cabin of the actual aircraft with your quote.
Heavy jet or super-midsize jet: which do I need?+
A heavy jet for more than about 9 passengers, flights over about 6 hours, or night flights where people need to sleep. Below that, a super-midsize jet flies the same route for less.
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