
Aircraft class
Heavy jet at a glance
Long range, large cabin, full crew.
Seats10–14
Cruise475 kts
Range4,200 nm
Hourly rate$11,500per flight hour
Heavy jets carry ten to fourteen passengers eight hours or more, with a flight attendant, a full galley and often a separate lounge or bedroom area. Miami to Europe, to Santiago or Buenos Aires non-stop, or a whole company moving at once.
Best for
- Transatlantic and long South American routes
- Larger delegations and families
- Overnight flights where sleeping space matters
Popular models
Challenger 650Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G450
Representative models for the category; availability depends on the operator and date.
Questions & answers
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Other aircraft types
- 3–5 seatsPiston singleThe island hopper: short strips, small groups, honest prices.150 kts · 700 nm
- 6–8 seatsTurbopropShort runways, short hops, sensible cost.280 kts · 1,300 nm
- 4–5 seatsVery light jetJet speed for two to four.390 kts · 1,250 nm
- 6–7 seatsLight jetThe workhorse of domestic charter.420 kts · 1,900 nm
- 7–9 seatsMidsize jetStand-up cabin, transcontinental legs.440 kts · 2,300 nm
- 8–10 seatsSuper-midsize jetCoast to coast, non-stop.470 kts · 3,200 nm
- 12–16 seatsUltra-long-range jetAnywhere, non-stop.490 kts · 7,000 nm
- 3–6 seatsHelicopterTours, transfers and places with no runway.120 kts · 350 nm
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