Super-midsize jetUp to 9 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 4000
Super-midsize jet with large stand-up cabin, long range, and smooth high-speed performance.
- Seats
- 8–9
- Speed
- 830–870km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range5,740–5,930 km(3,100–3,200 nm)
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Private Jets for Charter
Private jets for charter come in four sizes, from light jets for four to six people on short trips to ultra-long-range jets that fly between continents. The right size depends on how far you fly and how many people travel.
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9 types · 5–9 seats
12 types · 7–9 seats
2 types · 8–10 seats
5 types · 8–16 seats
7 types · 37–189 seats
Light jets
Small, fast jets for short city pairs of about one to three hours. You cannot stand up inside, but they are the most efficient way to fly a jet.
For example: Cessna Citation CJ2, Beechcraft Hawker 400XP, Beechcraft Premier 1A
- Seats
- 5–9
- passengers
- Range
- 1,100–2,000 nm
- 2,040–3,700 km
- Speed
- 380–460 kts
- 700–850 km/h
Figures span the types in this class and are typical for each type. Pictures are illustrations.
All 29 private jets: seats, range and speed
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- Super-midsize jetUp to 9 passengers
Light jetUp to 8 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 400XP
Light jet offering good speed and short-field performance for regional business travel.
- Seats
- 7–8
- Speed
- 830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range2,410–2,780 km(1,300–1,500 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 8 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 750XP
Midsize jet, improved version of the 800 series with comfortable cabin.
- Seats
- 8
- Speed
- 820–830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,890 km(2,100 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 8 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 800XP
Popular midsize jet known for reliability and comfortable cabin.
- Seats
- 8
- Speed
- 830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range4,440–4,630 km(2,400–2,500 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 8 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 850XP
Updated 800XP featuring winglets and improved performance.
- Seats
- 8
- Speed
- 830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range4,820 km(2,600 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 8 passengersBeechcraft Hawker 900XP
Longest-range midsize Hawker with improved engines and cabin comfort.
- Seats
- 8
- Speed
- 830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range5,190–5,370 km(2,800–2,900 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 6 passengersBeechcraft Premier 1A
Fast light jet with modern cabin and efficient operations.
- Seats
- 6
- Speed
- 830–840km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range2,410–2,780 km(1,300–1,500 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 7 passengersBombardier Learjet 40
High-performance light jet known for speed and climb capability.
- Seats
- 6–7
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range2,780–3,150 km(1,500–1,700 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersBombardier Learjet 45
Light-midsize jet offering strong performance and comfortable cabin.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,330–3,700 km(1,800–2,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersBombardier Learjet 45XR
Extended-range version of the Learjet 45 with improved performance.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,700 km(2,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 6 passengersCessna Citation CJ1
Efficient very light jet with excellent short-field performance.
- Seats
- 5–6
- Speed
- 700–740km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range2,040–2,410 km(1,100–1,300 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 6 passengersCessna Citation CJ1+
Updated CJ1 with improved avionics and performance.
- Seats
- 5–6
- Speed
- 700–760km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range2,220–2,590 km(1,200–1,400 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 7 passengersCessna Citation CJ2
Light jet offering more cabin space and range than the CJ1 series.
- Seats
- 6–7
- Speed
- 740–780km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range2,590–2,960 km(1,400–1,600 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 7 passengersCessna Citation CJ2+
Improved CJ2 with better performance and modern systems.
- Seats
- 6–7
- Speed
- 740–780km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range2,780–3,150 km(1,500–1,700 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 8 passengersCessna Citation II
Classic light jet known for reliability and versatility.
- Seats
- 6–8
- Speed
- 700–740km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range2,220–2,780 km(1,200–1,500 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersCessna Citation III
Midsize jet from the Citation family with good performance.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 800–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,330–4,070 km(1,800–2,200 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 8 passengersCessna Citation XL
Mid-light jet offering a comfortable cabin and solid range.
- Seats
- 7–8
- Speed
- 780–800km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,330–3,700 km(1,800–2,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersCessna Citation XLS
Popular mid-light jet with improved performance and cabin comfort.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 780–810km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,520–3,890 km(1,900–2,100 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersCessna Citation XLS+
Updated XLS with modern avionics and enhanced performance.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 800–810km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range3,700–3,890 km(2,000–2,100 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Super-midsize jetUp to 10 passengersDassault Falcon 2000
Capable midsize twin-engine jet with excellent field performance and quiet cabin.
- Seats
- 8–10
- Speed
- 830–870km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range5,560 km(3,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
AirlinerUp to 50 passengersEmbraer ERJ 135 LR
Efficient regional jet derivative suitable for group travel.
- Seats
- 37–50
- Speed
- 800–830km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range2,780–3,240 km(1,500–1,750 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Large jetUp to 14 passengersEmbraer Legacy 600
Midsize-to-large cabin jet based on the ERJ platform with spacious interior.
- Seats
- 13–14
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range6,300 km(3,400 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Large jetUp to 14 passengersEmbraer Legacy 650
Extended-range version of the Legacy 600 with improved performance.
- Seats
- 13–14
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range7,220 km(3,900 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Light jetUp to 9 passengersEmbraer Phenom 300
Very popular light jet combining excellent performance, range, and cabin comfort.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 1–2
Range3,520–3,700 km(1,900–2,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Large jetUp to 16 passengersGlobal 6000
Ultra-long-range large-cabin jet offering exceptional comfort and intercontinental capability.
- Seats
- 8–16
- Speed
- 890–940km/h
- Pilots
- 2–3
Range11,110 km(6,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Large jetUp to 16 passengersGlobal Express XRS
Ultra-long-range large-cabin jet (predecessor to Global 6000) with similar high-end performance.
- Seats
- 8–16
- Speed
- 890–930km/h
- Pilots
- 2–3
Range11,110 km(6,000 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Large jetUp to 16 passengersGulfstream G550
Iconic large-cabin ultra-long-range jet designed for high-end executive and VIP travel.
- Seats
- 8–16
- Speed
- 890–940km/h
- Pilots
- 2–3
Range12,500 km(6,750 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersLearjet 60
Midsize jet known for strong performance and efficient operations.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range4,070 km(2,200 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Midsize jetUp to 9 passengersLearjet 60XR
Updated version of the Learjet 60 with improved systems and cabin.
- Seats
- 7–9
- Speed
- 830–850km/h
- Pilots
- 2
Range4,440 km(2,400 nm)View detailsGet a quote
Figures are typical for each type, not for one specific aircraft, and vary with layout, weight, altitude and temperature. Pictures are illustrations, not the listed aircraft.
How to choose the right jet size
- Under two hours, four to six people: a light jet, or a turboprop if the runway is short
- Two to four hours, six to eight people: a midsize jet you can stand up in
- Long flights where people must work or rest: a large-cabin jet
- Between continents without a fuel stop: an ultra-long-range jet
- Runways at both ends: check them before you settle on any jet
Private Jets for Charter FAQs
What is the difference between a light jet and a midsize jet?
A light jet carries four to six people on shorter flights in a cabin you cannot stand up in, while a midsize jet adds standing height, more range and more baggage space at a noticeably higher hourly cost.
Does a bigger private jet always cost more to charter?
Per hour, usually yes, but a faster jet finishes the trip in fewer hours, so on a long trip you should compare the hourly rate multiplied by the hours flown, not the rate alone.
How do I choose between private jets for charter?
Choose by trip length and group size: a light jet for four to six people under two hours, a midsize jet for six to eight people on two to four hours, and a large-cabin jet for long flights.
Check the runway at both ends first. If the airfield is short, a turboprop may be the only aircraft that can land there.
Choosing private jets for charter
Moving up one jet size is the biggest cost decision in jet charter. It matters more than the choice between two jets of the same size. It also matters more than routing, and more than almost anything else you can change. So choosing the right size is most of the work.
A light jet carries four to six people on flights of roughly one to three hours. You cannot stand up inside, and baggage space runs out before the weight limit does. For a small group on a regional flight, a light jet is the efficient choice.
A midsize jet adds standing height and more range. This is where you can truly work on board: documents open, a conversation, people moving about. That is why it is the most chartered jet size worldwide.
Large-cabin and ultra-long-range jets are for flights long enough that passengers will properly work or sleep. They also suit trips where a fuel stop would defeat the point of chartering. On a domestic flight within India, their extra capability goes unused.