From turboprops to ultra long range jets: seats, range, cabin and typical hourly cost for each category, so you can pick the smallest aircraft that fits.
01Specs
Hourly ranges are US market estimates before the 7.5% federal excise tax and fees. Seats are typical; the operator confirms the layout of each aircraft.
| Category | Seats | Typical range | Cabin height | Per hour | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | ~1,800 nm | — | $1,800–3,200 | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | — | $2,800–4,200 | HondaJet, Citation M2 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | ~4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 |
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | ~2,100 nm | ~5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 | Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize jet | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | ~6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 |
| Large cabin jet | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.0–6.2 ft | $8,500–13,000 | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS |
| Ultra long range jet | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2 ft+ | $12,000–20,000+ | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
02Categories
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
Propeller-driven but turbine-powered, turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12 and King Air 350 are the lowest-cost way to fly privately on short routes, and they reach runways most jets can’t.
HondaJet, Citation M2
The smallest jets, such as the HondaJet and Citation M2, carry four or five people at jet speed for less than a light jet. Cabins are compact and bag space is limited.
Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75
Light jets such as the Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4 and Learjet 75 are the workhorses of short-haul charter: fast, efficient and comfortable for trips up to about three hours.
Citation XLS+
When the group grows or the flight passes three hours, a midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ adds cabin height, about 5.7 ft, and more room for bags.
Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600
Super-midsize jets such as the Challenger 350, Citation Longitude and Praetor 600 fly coast to coast nonstop with a near stand-up cabin of about 6 ft.
Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS
Large cabin jets such as the Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650 and Falcon 2000LXS bring stand-up cabins of 6.0–6.2 ft and ranges of 4,000–4,300 nm. For ocean crossings, ultra long range jets such as the G650ER and Global 7500 reach 7,500–7,700 nm.
03Choosing
Use the realistic seat count, not the maximum. Six people on a light jet is full; four is comfortable.
Skis, golf bags and hard cases fill small aircraft fast. List them in your request and we’ll confirm the fit.
Brochure range assumes ideal conditions. Headwinds and a full cabin shorten it, which is why we leave a margin.
Short, high or hot runways limit what can operate. Turboprops handle short strips best.
Under two hours, cabin size matters little. Past three, most groups want a midsize cabin or larger.
Each step up in size adds roughly a thousand dollars or more per hour. Pay for it only when the trip needs it.
Send the route and date. An advisor will email you options from Part 135 operators, each with one total price.