Embraer Legacy 450 Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–9
- Range
- 2,900 nm
- Cruise speed
- 462 kt
- Nonstop
- ~5 hr
- Class
- Midsize jet
- Hourly rate
- $4,800–$6,000
Specifications are manufacturer figures. Range assumes typical passenger loads and fuel reserves; winds and altitude reduce it.
About the Embraer Legacy 450
The Legacy 450 is the predecessor of the Praetor 500.
It seats seven to nine and flies about five and a half hours nonstop.
Is the Legacy 450 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 9 passengers
- Six to eight passengers with luggage
Keep in Mind
- Many midsize cabins are just short of stand-up height, apart from newer models like the Citation Latitude.
- For nonstop coast-to-coast flights you need a super-midsize or larger.
Legacy 450 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 | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Miami TEB–OPF | 1,092 mi | 2 hr 35 mindaily minimum | $16,600–$21,500 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 4 hr | $22,500–$28,000 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 4 hr 5 min | $22,500–$28,500 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 5 hr 35 min | $31,000–$38,500 |
Legacy 450 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy 450 | 7–9 | 2,900 nm | 462 kt | $4,800+ |
| Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,900 nm | 448 kt | $4,800+ |
| G100 | 7–8 | 2,900 nm | 460 kt | $4,800+ |
| G150 | 7–8 | 2,950 nm | 470 kt | $4,800+ |
Legacy 450 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Legacy 450?
The Legacy 450 is priced as a midsize jet: about $4,800 to $6,000 per flight hour, with a 3-hour daily minimum. For example, New York to Aspen (4 hr) estimates at $22,500 to $28,000 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Legacy 450 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 2,900 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Legacy 450 seat?
Typically 7–9, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Legacy 450 fly nonstop from New York to Los Angeles?
Yes. It flies New York to Los Angeles nonstop in about 5 hr 35 min, though strong winter headwinds can occasionally require a stop.
