Charter a King Air 350
The largest King Air: a twin-engine turboprop for groups of up to nine.
Beechcraft King Air 350 Specifications
- Passengers
- 8–9
- Range
- 1,800 nm
- Cruise speed
- 312 kt
- Nonstop
- ~4.5 hr
- Class
- Turboprop
- Hourly rate
- $2,500–$3,500
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Beechcraft King Air 350
The King Air 350 is the biggest member of the King Air family. It seats eight or nine with luggage, making it a common choice for regional trips with a full group.
Two engines, a comfortable cabin and good short-runway performance keep it in demand for trips of up to about three hours.
King Air 350 Variants
These versions share the same basic design, so we cover them on one page. Tell us if you prefer a specific one.
King Air 300
The predecessor to the 350, with a slightly shorter cabin. It seats one or two fewer passengers but is still a capable regional turboprop.
King Air 360
The current version of the 350, with autothrottles and an updated cabin. Seating, range and speed are close to the 350.
Is the King Air 350 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 4.5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 9 passengers
- Short or remote runways, islands and mountain strips
Keep in Mind
- Slower and lower than jets, so you feel more weather on longer legs.
- Most cabins are about 4 ft 10 in tall, so you cannot stand up.
King Air 350 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 2-hour daily minimum. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.
| Trip | Distance | Time | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Aspen VNY–ASE | 730 mi | 2 hr 20 min | $9,000–$14,000 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 3 hr 40 min | $10,600–$15,600 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 7 hr 10 min1 fuel stop | $18,400–$25,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 7 hr 10 min1 fuel stop | $18,500–$26,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 9 hr 30 min1 fuel stop | $25,000–$35,500 |
King Air 350 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Air 350 | 8–9 | 1,800 nm | 312 kt | $2,500+ |
| PC-12 | 6–8 | 1,800 nm | 285 kt | $2,500+ |
| TBM 960 | 4–5 | 1,730 nm | 330 kt | $2,500+ |
| Piper M600 | 4–5 | 1,650 nm | 274 kt | $2,500+ |
King Air 350 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a King Air 350?
The King Air 350 is priced as a turboprop: about $2,500 to $3,500 per flight hour, with a 2-hour daily minimum. For example, Los Angeles to Aspen (2 hr 20 min) estimates at $9,000 to $14,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
Which King Air 350 versions can I charter?
This page covers the King Air 350, King Air 300 and King Air 360. They share the same basic airframe and cabin; the differences are described above. Availability depends on the operators near your departure airport.
How far can the King Air 350 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 1,800 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 4.5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the King Air 350 seat?
Typically 8–9, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the King Air 350 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Not usually. Westbound, it typically needs one fuel stop, for a total trip of about 9 hr 30 min. For nonstop coast-to-coast flights, look at a super-midsize or larger jet.
