Charter a Legacy 500
A super-midsize with a six-foot, flat-floor cabin and fly-by-wire controls.
Embraer Legacy 500 Specifications
- Passengers
- 8–12
- Range
- 3,125 nm
- Cruise speed
- 466 kt
- Nonstop
- ~5.5 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 Embraer Legacy 500
The Legacy 500 is the predecessor of the Praetor 600.
It seats eight to twelve and flies coast to coast nonstop.
Is the Legacy 500 Right for Your Trip?
Best For
- Trips of up to about 5.5 hours nonstop, such as Los Angeles to Aspen or New York to Miami
- Up to 12 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.
Legacy 500 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 35 mindaily minimum | $20,500–$31,000 |
| New York to Aspen TEB–ASE | 1,728 mi | 4 hr | $27,500–$41,500 |
| 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–$57,500 |
Legacy 500 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy 500 | 8–12 | 3,125 nm | 466 kt | $6,000+ |
| Hawker 1000 | 8–9 | 3,100 nm | 450 kt | $6,000+ |
| Challenger 300/350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | 470 kt | $6,000+ |
| Citation Sovereign | 8–9 | 3,200 nm | 460 kt | $6,000+ |
Legacy 500 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Legacy 500?
The Legacy 500 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 $41,500 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Legacy 500 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 3,125 nautical miles. With passengers, bags and fuel reserves, plan on nonstop legs of up to about 5.5 hours, depending on winds.
How many passengers does the Legacy 500 seat?
Typically 8–12, depending on the cabin layout. For long trips or a lot of luggage, plan on one fewer than the maximum.
Can the Legacy 500 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.
