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Heavy Jet Charter

Large cabins for groups of up to 16, with seats that turn into beds and range to cross the Atlantic.

Seats
10–16
Nonstop range
~4,603 mi
Hourly rate
$8,500–$13,000
Daily minimum
4 hours

Estimate a Heavy Jet Trip

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What to Expect from a Heavy Jet

Heavy jets are the largest aircraft most people charter. They have wide stand-up cabins split into two or three seating areas, seats that fold flat into beds, a full galley and often a rear stateroom.

Most fly about 4,000 to 4,500 nautical miles nonstop, which covers New York to London, Miami to Madrid and any trip across the United States. Newer models like the Falcon 6X and 7X reach 5,500 miles or more.

Best For

  • Transatlantic and long overnight flights
  • Groups of 10 to 16, or families traveling with a lot of luggage
  • Trips where sleeping on board matters

Keep in Mind

  • They need longer runways, so a few small airports are out of reach.
  • On short trips a super-midsize is usually just as comfortable and costs much less.

Heavy Jets You Can Charter

Common heavy jets on the charter market. Ask for a specific model, or let us pick the best available aircraft for your trip.

Specifications are typical manufacturer figures. Seating and range vary by aircraft and layout.

Heavy Jet Sample Trip Costs

One-way estimates for popular trips. Short trips are billed at the 4-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

TripDistanceFlight timeEstimate
Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE730 mi1 hr 40 mindaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
New York to Miami TEB–OPF1,092 mi2 hr 30 mindaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
New York to Aspen TEB–ASE1,728 mi4 hrdaily minimum$36,500–$56,000
Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE1,791 mi4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000
New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY2,450 mi5 hr 30 min$50,500–$77,000

How Heavy Jets Compare

ClassSeatsNonstop rangeHourly rateDaily minimum
Turboprops6–8~1,036 mi$2,500–$3,5002 hr
Very light jets4–5~1,151 mi$2,800–$4,2002 hr
Light jets5–7~1,611 mi$3,800–$5,5002.5 hr
Midsize jets7–9~2,302 mi$4,800–$6,0003 hr
Super-midsize jets8–10~3,452 mi$6,000–$9,0003 hr
Heavy jets10–16~4,603 mi$8,500–$13,0004 hr
Ultra-long-range jets12–19~6,905 mi$11,500–$20,0004 hr

Popular Heavy Jet Destinations

Airport guides with FBOs, curfews and flight times.

Heavy Jet Charter Questions

How much does it cost to charter a heavy jet?

Heavy jets typically run $8,500 to $13,000 per flight hour, and operators bill at least 4 hours for each day you fly. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen estimates at $36,500 to $56,000 one way before taxes and fees. Use the calculator above for your exact trip.

How far can a heavy jet fly nonstop?

Plan on about 4,000 nautical miles (4,603 statute miles) with passengers and fuel reserves. Winds, weather and airport altitude can reduce that.

Can a heavy jet fly to Europe nonstop?

Yes. From the East Coast, heavy jets reach London, Paris, Geneva and most of Western Europe nonstop.

How many people can a heavy jet carry?

Most seat 10 to 16. Overnight, with seats made up as beds, plan on sleeping space for about half the passengers.

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