Aircraft
The seven cabins, described
From frugal turboprops to jets that cross oceans. Each card opens a request with that cabin selected; the table below sets the figures side by side.
Turboprop
Propeller-driven and frugal, at home on short runways and island strips; the sensible choice for hops of an hour or so.
$1,800–3,200 an hour6–9 seats · about 1,800 nm
Very light jet
The smallest jets, seating up to five with soft bags; economical for a couple or a small family on shorter trips.
$2,800–4,200 an hour4–5 seats · 1,400–1,550 nm
Light jet
The most widely chartered jets, with room for six to eight and the reach to link New York and Florida nonstop.
$3,500–5,500 an hour6–8 seats · 2,000–2,150 nm
Midsize jet
A taller cabin with an enclosed lavatory and generous baggage space, comfortable for three or four hours.
$4,500–7,000 an hour7–9 seats · about 2,100 nm
Super-midsize jet
Coast-to-coast range, a flat floor and a proper galley; a favourite for longer domestic journeys.
$6,500–9,500 an hour8–10 seats · 3,200–4,000 nm
Large cabin jet
Transatlantic range and separate cabin zones, often with a flight attendant and a full meal service.
$8,500–13,000 an hour10–16 seats · 4,000–4,300 nm
Ultra long range jet
The longest legs in private aviation, with beds and space for the longest days aloft.
$12,000–20,000+ an hour13–19 seats · 7,500–7,700 nm
Particulars
The figures, side by side
Typical values for each category. Individual aircraft differ, and every quote is priced for the actual aircraft.
| Category | Typical models | Seats | Range | Cabin height | Hourly estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 | 6–9 | about 1,800 nm | about 4.8 ft | $1,800–3,200 |
| Very light jet | HondaJet, Citation M2 | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | about 4.8 ft | $2,800–4,200 |
| Light jet | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | about 4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | about 2,100 nm | about 5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | about 6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 |
| Large cabin jet | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.0–6.2 ft | $8,500–13,000 |
| Ultra long range jet | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2 ft and up | $12,000–20,000+ |
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