Embraer Praetor 500 Specifications
- Passengers
- 7–9
- Range
- 3,340 nm
- Cruise speed
- 466 kt
- Nonstop
- ~6 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 Praetor 500
The Praetor 500 can fly coast to coast nonstop with a full cabin.
It has a six-foot, flat-floor cabin and seats seven to nine.
Is the Praetor 500 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 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.
Praetor 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 | $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 | $22,000–$27,500 |
| Miami to Aspen OPF–ASE | 1,791 mi | 4 hr 5 min | $22,500–$28,000 |
| New York to Los Angeles TEB–VNY | 2,450 mi | 5 hr 30 min | $30,500–$38,000 |
Praetor 500 Compared
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praetor 500 | 7–9 | 3,340 nm | 466 kt | $4,800+ |
| G150 | 7–8 | 2,950 nm | 470 kt | $4,800+ |
| Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,900 nm | 448 kt | $4,800+ |
| Legacy 450 | 7–9 | 2,900 nm | 462 kt | $4,800+ |
Praetor 500 Charter Questions
How much does it cost to charter a Praetor 500?
The Praetor 500 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 $22,000 to $27,500 one way before taxes and fees. Your quote itemizes every cost.
How far can the Praetor 500 fly nonstop?
Its published range is about 3,340 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 Praetor 500 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 Praetor 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.
