Heavy jet
Intercontinental, with the cabin to match
Separate cabin zones, a full galley, and crew rest — the aircraft you want when the flight is long enough that the cabin matters more than the schedule.
- 6–9 hIndicative sector
- 12–17Seats, Challenger 650 to Global 6500
- ZonedCabin
- FullGalley
Representative aircraft
Typical types in this category. Actual availability varies by region and date — an advisor will tell you what is realistically on offer for your dates.
Challenger 650
- Passengers
- Up to 12
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.82 high-speed cruise
- Charter
- Quoted per trip
Falcon 6X
- Passengers
- 12–16
- Range
- 5,500 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.90 max operating
- Charter
- Quoted per trip
Global 6500
- Passengers
- Up to 17
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Speed
- Mach 0.88 high-speed cruise
- Charter
- Quoted per trip
Range and speed are the manufacturer’s published figures under its stated conditions (passengers carried, reserves, cruise speed). Actual range varies with load, winds and routing. Passenger figures are manufacturer maximums; “By configuration” means seating depends on the cabin layout and no manufacturer maximum is shown for that type. Charter is quoted per trip.
What this category costs
Certified Jets’ estimate of the hourly charter range for this category, where one is shown. Ownership costs depend on the specific aircraft.
| Measure | USD |
|---|---|
| Estimate, per flight hour | $8,500–$13,500 |
Certified Jets market estimate based on published broker guides, 2025–2026. It is not a quote and not a Certified Jets price. Taxes, fees, positioning, crew overnights, daily minimums and de-icing may be added. We quote on-demand charter trip by trip; positioning, season and availability move the price. See how a charter quote is built. For ownership costs, ask an advisor for a figure against a specific aircraft and mission.
When this category is right
Category is decided by the mission, not by preference.
Intercontinental travel
Transatlantic, Gulf to Europe, and comparable sectors flown nonstop.
Delegations and family groups
Larger parties, with space to separate working areas from rest areas.
Long flights that must be productive
A full galley, crew rest, and zoned cabin change what is possible across eight hours in the air.
Compare every category
Certified Jets’ estimated hourly charter range and maximum seating for an example type in each category. The ranges are estimates, not quotes or Certified Jets prices: we quote on-demand charter trip by trip.
| Category | Indicative sector | Seats, example type | Estimate, USD per flight hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 1–3 h | Up to 9 | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Light jet | 2–3 h | Up to 9 | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Midsize jet | 4–5 h | Up to 9 | $5,000–$7,500 |
| Super midsize jet | 5–7 h | Up to 10 | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Heavy jet | 6–9 h | 12–17 | $8,500–$13,500 |
| Ultra long range | 12 h+ | Up to 19 | $12,500–$17,500 |
| VVIP corporate airliner | Global | By configuration | Quoted per trip |
Certified Jets market estimate based on published broker guides, 2025–2026. It is not a quote and not a Certified Jets price. Taxes, fees, positioning, crew overnights, daily minimums and de-icing may be added. Certified Jets quotes on-demand charter trip by trip; positioning, season and availability move the price. See how a charter quote is built. Seats: manufacturer maximum seating for one example type per category (other types seat more or fewer) — Pilatus PC-12 PRO (turboprop), Citation CJ3 Gen3 (light), Citation Latitude (midsize), Challenger 3500 (super midsize), Challenger 650, Falcon 6X and Global 6500 (heavy), Gulfstream G700 (ultra long range). Sector times are indicative examples, not range limits.
Not sure which category fits?
Tell us the route, the party, and the dates. An advisor will tell you which aircraft is right — including when a smaller category will do.