Bombardier Challenger 3500 Specifications
- Passengers
- 8–10
- Range
- 3,400 nm
- Cruise speed
- 470 kt
- Nonstop
- ~6 hr
- Class
- Super-midsize jet
- Hourly rate
- $6,000–$9,000
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Bombardier Challenger 3500
The Challenger 3500 has an updated cabin and seats eight to ten.
It flies coast to coast nonstop.
Is the Challenger 3500 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 6 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 10 passengers
- Eight to ten passengers
Keep in Mind
- New York to London is right at the edge of their range. Eastbound usually works nonstop; westbound into headwinds often needs a stop, so a heavy jet is the safer choice for Europe.
Challenger 3500 Sample Trips
Estimated one-way flight times and prices, calculated from this aircraft’s cruise speed and range. Short trips are billed at least the 3-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 1 hr 40 mindaily minimum | $20,500–$31,000 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 30 mindaily minimum | $20,500–$31,000 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 4 hr | $27,500–$41,000 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 4 hr 5 min | $28,000–$42,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 5 hr 30 min | $38,000–$57,000 |
Challenger 3500 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 3500 | 8–10 | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | $6,000+ |
| G200 | 8–10 | 3,400 nm | 459 kt | $6,000+ |
| Citation X/X+ | 8–9 | 3,460 nm | 527 kt | $6,000+ |
| Citation Longitude | 8–12 | 3,500 nm | 476 kt | $6,000+ |
Challenger 3500 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 3500?
The Challenger 3500 is priced as a super-midsize jet: about $6,000 to $9,000 per flight hour, with a 3-hour daily minimum. For example, New York to Aspen (4 hr) estimates at $27,500 to $41,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Challenger 3500 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 3,400 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 6 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Challenger 3500 seat?
Typically 8–10, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Challenger 3500 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Yes. It flies New York to Los Angeles nonstop in about 5 hr 30 min, though strong winter headwinds can occasionally require a stop.
